My cat choked on liquid medicine. Should I worry about her breathing?

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I give both my furry girls lactulose everyday as they seem to have bowel isseues with emptying. Peapumkin got choked on the lactulose yesterday even though I’m so careful dosing it and she sounds kind of congested today a littleheavier breathing. Sometimes they both choke and then are ok. Pea is eat and drink ok my question is will it right itself her breathing or does she need antibiotics and to be seen after this happened . I feel horrible about it. please advise Thank. Pet's info: Cat | Exotic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Pea! It should right itself if that is why she is congested today. Cats can be very dramatic with liquid medication and some may have gotten up her nose. Aspirating in to the lungs would be more serious. As long as she only sounds congested in her throat/nose area she should be ok. Watch for loss of appetite, lethargy or yellow-green discharge from the nose. If any of those symptoms occur she should see your Vet. Have a great day!

My cat choked on liquid medicine. Should I worry about her breathing?

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