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My cat is coughing and vomiting but still eating. Is it hairballs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 6 months and 4 days old

Why does my cat cough and voimating and can still eat and drink

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2018

Your cat maybe trying to regurgitate a hair ball. Cats who suffer from hair balls often cough and then regurgitate food or fluid and hopefully a hairball as well. If she is otherwise happy and eats and drinks and does not appear ill, then you do not need to worry. You may want to get some Hair Ball Remedy and give that to your cat as prescribed on the tube. Your vet or a pet shop should be able to sell you some.

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