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My one-year old cat started a dry cough about three days ago and I took her to the vet's yesterday. She did not have a fever and is eating and drinking as well as being playful as ever.
Upon examination, the vet said my cat seemed fine but did have a tender spot in her throat area. I'm thinking it's probably because she's been coughing and her throat is stressed a bit. The doctor prescribed doxy-something (antibiotic) and said it could be a respiratory infection and we'd treat it that way to start. She could have also swallowed something and is trying to get it up but is having no luck.
I started her on the antibiotics last night and I realize it may take a few days to kick in but she really had a rough night last night. Like clockwork, every two hours in the middle of the night, she woke us up by her dry coughing. It's almost like she has a hairball (although she's short-hair and has never had a hairball before) and is trying to work it out but nothing comes up/out. I feel so badly for her although she seems to be in good spirits once her coughing is done (lasts a minute or so). I did notice a little bit of rattling noise during once cough episode last night but she does purr fine and meows without any difficulty. I didn't notice any coughing this morning when I was getting ready for work. I've noticed it more during the evening hours the past few nights.
I guess I'm at a loss on what to do next. If it is truly an infection of some sort, and I continue with the medicine (prescribed for once a day for the next two weeks) is it going to take a few days to kick in? Has anyone else experienced this with a cat? Her breathing looks fine and she seems spunky as ever. Also, she is strictly an indoor cat with some access to a screeened porch.
I'm starting to worry and hope it's nothing too serious. I lost a cat to cancer last November and acquired this new kitty in January. I've become very close to her, she is such a sweet, affectionate and playful cat and I'd just be beside myself if something is seriously wrong.
Upon examination, the vet said my cat seemed fine but did have a tender spot in her throat area. I'm thinking it's probably because she's been coughing and her throat is stressed a bit. The doctor prescribed doxy-something (antibiotic) and said it could be a respiratory infection and we'd treat it that way to start. She could have also swallowed something and is trying to get it up but is having no luck.
I started her on the antibiotics last night and I realize it may take a few days to kick in but she really had a rough night last night. Like clockwork, every two hours in the middle of the night, she woke us up by her dry coughing. It's almost like she has a hairball (although she's short-hair and has never had a hairball before) and is trying to work it out but nothing comes up/out. I feel so badly for her although she seems to be in good spirits once her coughing is done (lasts a minute or so). I did notice a little bit of rattling noise during once cough episode last night but she does purr fine and meows without any difficulty. I didn't notice any coughing this morning when I was getting ready for work. I've noticed it more during the evening hours the past few nights.
I guess I'm at a loss on what to do next. If it is truly an infection of some sort, and I continue with the medicine (prescribed for once a day for the next two weeks) is it going to take a few days to kick in? Has anyone else experienced this with a cat? Her breathing looks fine and she seems spunky as ever. Also, she is strictly an indoor cat with some access to a screeened porch.
I'm starting to worry and hope it's nothing too serious. I lost a cat to cancer last November and acquired this new kitty in January. I've become very close to her, she is such a sweet, affectionate and playful cat and I'd just be beside myself if something is seriously wrong.