Pregnant cat coughing, wheezing, and vomiting. Should I see a vet?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Mittens has been vomiting and is now coughing. Cats can vomit for a number of reasons, including trying to vomit a hairball, eating something they shouldn't have, gastrointestinal obstruction, infection, inflammation, or even cancer. From the information you provided, my concern is that Mittens may have aspirated (taken fluid into the lungs) during one of these vomiting episodes, and is now coughing as a result. Aspiration pneumonia can be a scary thing in cats, and especially if Mittens is not acting himself or wanting to eat, I would recommend bringing him to your veterinarian to be examined. If your veterinarian determines that he has abnormal lung sounds, he/she may recommend blood work and chest x-rays to look for evidence of pneumonia. If present, they will likely start Mittens on some antibiotics. There are other possibilities for Mitten's cough including bronchitis or an upper airway infection, which should also be managed by a veterinarian. I hope this is helpful!

I am sorry Kaos is not feeling well. I would recommend taking Kaos to a vet to determine why he is having abnormal breathing. outdoor cats are more exposed to disease because they come into contact with more. I would recommend not cleaning a litter box while you are pregnant due to possible toxoplasmosis in an out door cat. I think a vet visit would be best to make sure Kaos is okay but also he is not carrying any type of infectious disease. I hope that helps

Hi, thanks for your question. It's unusual to see vomiting and coughing at the same time, although it's possible. Typically, though, the cat is just retching and nothing is coming up. It's likely, especially if your cat is bringing up stomach contents from time to time, that this is solely a GI problem. Vomiting can have a number of causes. Depending on how old your cat is, whether it goes outside, etc, one possibility might be more likely than another. Here are some possibilities: parasites, food intolerance/dietary indiscretion (eating something that made her sick), exposure to a toxin, a blockage either in the stomach or intestines, kidney disease, liver disease, diseases of the pancreas, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer. As you can see these are all very different diseases. Your vet can help you figure you what's going on with a good physical exam and some tests, probably blood work and x-rays to start with. Get your cat seen as soon as you can.

Poor Smores sounds quite ill! I would have her seen by a vet immediately, as it's quite serious that she is pregnant and can't keep down water. She could quickly become dehydrated, which is not safe for her or the kittens. It could be that she was in labor and it has now stopped, making her ill. She may need veterinary attention to help give birth to her kittens. She may also have a GI illness. The vet can diagnose what is causing her vomiting, and can treat her. Please bring her into a vet ASAP.

Sneezing is not a pregnancy symptom in cats. Even though Meicoo does not have any visible nasal discharge, it is possible that she has an upper respiratory infection, nasal polyp or nasal irritation. If the sneezing continues or worsens, she should be examined by a veterinarian. I hope that all goes well!

I am very concerned about what you describe especially being just 2-3 weeks postpartum. I worry that she may have a uterine infection, a retained fetus, or a possibly mastitis. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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!