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Coughing in Cats

Coughing in cats often reflects lower airway inflammation, but several conditions can cause it.

Coughing in cats often reflects lower airway inflammation, but several conditions can cause it. Investigation is needed to identify the source rather than treating the cough as a diagnosis.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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