My cat is coughing, but no hairball comes up. When to worry?

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My kitty just starting coughing a bit this evening like shes trying to get a hairball up, but so far nothing has come. How long should I wait before I should be concerned? The coughing isn't continuous, and shes eating, drinking, and using the litter box normally. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Molly. It could be her throat is a little irritated leading to the coughing, but it could also be a sign she is starting to get sick. I would keep an eye on her for the next couple of days. If the coughing increases in occurrence, she has a loss of appetite, has discharge from her nose, sounds congested, or is lethargic, then you should be concerned and have her seen by a vet asap. If the cough continues over 48-72 hours without change, I would also have her checked out by a vet to be safe. I hope this helps!

My cat is coughing, but no hairball comes up. When to worry?

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