My cat is gagging and can't throw up. Is something stuck in his throat?

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My cat wants to throw something up but he’s having a hard time. He licked some coconut oil I gave him but that hasn’t helped bring it up. He ingested something when he was outside today. Sometimes he eats twigs and bugs. I’ve seen him eat a spider. I saw him chasing bees before so I hope that’s not what he ate. He has a really strained meow which sounds like there’s something stuck in his throat. He’s looking at me and meowing like he wants something out. Is there something else I can give him? Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Male | neutered | 9 years and 7 months old | 8 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

If you are concerned there may be something stuck, I would recommend that you have Cheeky evaluated by a vet immediately. Sometimes they can eat a piece of string or fabric that gets caught around the base of the tongue. Other times, these types of symptoms can be caused by coughing/respiratory disease or nausea. A thorough exam with a vet should be able to clue you in to what could be going on with Cheeky.

My cat is gagging and can't throw up. Is something stuck in his throat?

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