Why is my 15-year-old cat coughing for 2 weeks, like she'll vomit?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 lbs
My 15 year old cat has been coughing (mouth closed) for nearly 2 weeks. It sounds similar to when she needs to throw up but nothing has come up. What should I do?
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Published on July 27th, 2019
Hi there. Coughing in an older cat like this could be caused by a number of different things, including asthma, allergies, bronchitis, or some type of respiratory infection. Since it's been going on for two weeks now, I would recommend taking Cleopatra to the vet on Monday for an exam. He/she can listen to her heart and lungs to check for any obvious abnormalities, and may recommend chest x-rays or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed.
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Published on February 7th, 2017
I would have Ava seen by a vet for this cough. It is possible that it's due to heart problems, which can start showing in a six year old cat. She could be coughing hard enough that it is causing her to vomit. I'd recommend having a physical exam, blood tests, a urinalysis, and x-rays done to diagnose the cause of the cough, as it's not normal for a cat to have a cough for months. Once the cause is found, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.
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