My 1-year-old cat is gagging. Could it be asthma, not hairballs?

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Hello my cat for about a week recently started to gag everyday we thought it was hairball trouble he’s only 1 yrs old and this is his first summer shedding. Recently he’s been doing it less he used to live in a home where his owners hurt him and smoked in the house so he tends to hide when new people come in our house in dusty nooks and cranny’s I was wondering if he could have asthma or maybe something else his breathing seems fine. His stomach and throat would contract and nothing comes out. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 11 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Feline asthma is a real condition, so it might be a good idea to investigate this soon. Asthma can be progressive, but we also see a condition is cats known as chronic bronchitis. Both these conditions generally manifest in slightly older cats, generally 4-5 years & older. We do see some infectious causes of coughing & gagging in cats, something similar to kennel cough in dogs, & cats can become infected with parasitic lung worms. If this continues into next week, I would definitely have your veterinarian evaluate Finn. A chest x-ray may be suggested, or your vet may just see how he responds to medication. In the meantime, do not smoke or use essential oil diffusers, sprays or perfumes in the house. As long as his breathing is calm & normal, there is no need to rush him into the veterinarian, but try not to let the gagging go on too long. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My 1-year-old cat is gagging. Could it be asthma, not hairballs?

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