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Why is my older cat wheezing, coughing mucus, but other cats are fine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 years and 4 months old | 8 lbs

Older cat with wheezing cough mucus. for 2 other cats in home no symptoms. . Intermittent for 3 months

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2019

Given that Squeekers is an older cat, I'd be concerned this wheezing could be due to something serious like heart disease. I recommend a visit with the vet today for a health check since this has been an ongoing issue. Best of luck.

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