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I couldn't find any vet people here. They all seem to be on vacation. I'm sorry but please at least tell me a little about my cat!
I pick him up in the drain last year July. He always sleeps and is quite playful. For half year having him in my home, I heard him sneeze for only once.
But today, he seems to be coughing. It doesn't sound like normal human cough but he went in the toilet, sit there and make sounds like "Khuhh Khuuh". It's not like how he sneeze so I assume that he's coughing.
What can I do to at least mitigate his situation? Is he sick? I tried google about it and there's soooo many diseases about it. Heartworms? Does that mean he has worms in his hearts?
Please help. I love him alot..
Hi Soely,
First off, relax. Your cat coughing doesn't mean it is sick. Cats cough for different reasons. He could be coughing because he is bringing up a hairball. It could be he smelled something he didn't like. It could be for a number of reasons. Besides his cough what other signs is he showing? Has he lost his appetite? Is he lethargic? Is he running a fever? Are his eyes runny? From all these other things you narrow down if your cat is really sick or just coughing. Keep an eye on him. If he seems sick then bring him to the vet. And unless it is an emergency he should be able to wait to Monday to see a vet. If he doesn't continue coughing with any of these other signs then I wouldn't worry about it. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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