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My cat is coughing and breathing hard. Is it from growling at new cat?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 12 lbs
My cat has been persistently coughing and her breathing has been laboured lately, but also has been growling a lot because of the presence of a new cat. Could her coughing be because of her growling and should I be concerned?
4 Answers
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on November 15, 2019
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
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1Pet Parents found this answer helpfulRelated Answers from Veterinarians
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on March 14, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a tracheitis/bronchitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on November 3, 2018
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic tracheitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on December 27, 2018
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic tracheitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can upload videos as well) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!1Pet Parents found this answer helpful