What causes my cat to snort and cough but act completely normal?

There's enough going on with poor Loki, that I would definitely take him to the vet. The vomiting and the coughing may be related and is suspicious of a lower airway disease. It's not likely to be something severe like cancer, so should be easily treated when the cause of the coughing, sneezing and vomiting is discovered. The tiredness is also a sign of infection. It doesn't appear to be an emergency, but will be good to have him seen by a vet in the next 24 hours. I hope that helps and Loki gets better soon.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Timone. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. It is unusual for cats to cough. Typically they sneeze with afflicted with an upper respiratory tract infection. While this could be still be the case, he could also have asthma or a hairball. I hope this information helps!

Upper respiratory infections, allergies, and minor issues with the throat or lungs can sometimes cause congestion or coughing/snoring sounds, however minor cases may resolve on their own with little symptoms. If your cat is still eating and drinking and acting normally, it may just be best to keep an eye on her and watch for any changes. If you do see symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, loss of appetite, fever, difficulty breathing or discharge from the eyes and nose, then scheduling a veterinary appointment for further care is best. If she stays normal, then bringing it up at your next vet checkup if still concerned is best so that your vet can make sure to examine those areas more thoroughly.

Hello and thank you for reaching out about your cat. The most common causes for coughing in a cat of his age are: heart disease and bronchitis/asthma. Other, but less likely causes: infection or parasite. When a cat is coughing it is very important to get him to the vet so a doctor can listen to his heart and lungs and take an xray. This will help to determine which medication(s) would be best to treat his cough. Thank you.

Hi and thank you for using Petcoach. Unfortunately, there can be many possible reasons for a cat having a chronic cough, just as there are in people. Parasites can cause coughing in some cases, so it may be worth getting a broad spectrum dewormer and treating Jarbou. Other causes for coughing can be viral infection (feline upper respiratory complex), bacterial infection, foreign body or asthama/allergies/bronchitis. There really is no good way to know the difference without a vet exam and probably x-rays. Keep watch on his overall health and make sure that he continues to thrive, is on a good quality diet and deworming is a good start. Make sure there is no smoke, oils or other fumes present in his area. Here are some articles for more info. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1596 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=665

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic 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. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Without an exam, it would be hard to say if there is an underlying health issue. If you believe the air may be too dry and is causing irritation, adding in a humidifier and checking your home's humidity levels may help resolve the issue. If Luka continues to cough, seems in distress like he can't breathe, or has other symptoms appear (changes to appetite, energy levels, nasal or eye discharge, etc) then it is best to seek out veterinary care to rule out any more serious health issues.