Why is my 15-year-old cat coughing for 2 weeks, like she'll vomit?

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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? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

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.

Why is my 15-year-old cat coughing for 2 weeks, like she'll vomit?

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