MY cat hades recently started wheezing. It started yesterday around 4 pm, he was coughing and it almost sounded like he was choking I checked his throat and it’s clear he ventually stopped coughing. His wheezing almost sounds like flem or congestion. Last night it was terrible every breath in and out it was a loud wheeze. Today it is a lot better. It reminds me of when my asthma flares up and my wheezing with flem starts. I also pulled a little strand of fur out of his mouth when he was coughin

Updated On May 7th, 2020

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 12 lbs

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

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Poor Hades! Breathing issues are always concerning. It's possible that he may have asthma, as this is a relatively common issue in cats. Other possible causes of coughing and wheezing or labored breathing could include a respiratory infection of some kind, bronchitis, or heart disease. I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam as soon as you're able to, as some of these issues can be life-threatening without treatment. Your veterinarian can listen to his heart and lungs, and may recommend chest x-rays or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed.

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