I have had my shelter cat for almost 2 years. I've noticed if he gets really excited when purring he kinda chokes then coughs. I give him hairball meds daily and brush him so I don't think it's a hairball. But it concerns me when it happens. He is a very health inside cat other than that. I don't have a lot of money so can't really afford tests and extracts. Just wondering if other parents have experienced anything similar.
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Cats choking.
- Thread starter pyropatty
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I wish I had better news for you, but yes, your cat does need to go to the vet. Coughing while purring can be caused by several things and only a vet can diagnose them and provide the treatment. Some of the causes of purr/coughing are asthma, upper respiratory infections (URI) and allergies.
VCA Animal Hospitals have 10 locations near or in Ventura County, California: http://www.vcahospitals.com/locations/general/Ventura California They offer a free first exam. It's fairly basic, but at least you can get an idea of what your cat needs in the way of tests and how much they'll cost. The vet will probably recommend x-rays ,which won't be covered. The vet might also go ahead and treat it as an URI, in which case your only expense will be for the antibiotic. Here's the link for their free first pet exam offer: http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/offer
Because finances are an issue (and I can sympathize, believe me) you might find the following articles helpful:
[article="29706"]When You Cant Afford A Veterinarian [/article][article="32915"]No Money For Vet Care How To Find Help And Save Your Cats Life [/article]
The following resources might also be helpful for you:
The Humane Society of the United States: http://www.humanesociety.org/animal...ry_care.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Has a list of national resources as well as resources broken down by state.
Prince Chunk Foundation: Provides help with food and vet care. 856-302-6373 http://www.princechunkfoundation.org/veterinary-care-assistance.php
Best Friends Provides help with vet care: http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets
The Pet Fund: Provides help with vet care: http://thepetfund.com/
Red Rover: Provides small grants for vet care: https://redrover.org/ https://redrover.org/redrover-relief-grants
Modest needs: Funds a wide variety of small emergency needs,including vet care: https://www.modestneeds.org/
Ask the vet about a payment plan. If he or she declines, CareCap is an organization that works with vets to try and set up a plan: http://www.carecap.com/thepetfund/for-pet-owners
Go Fund Me: a personal request for help: https://www.gofundme.com/lp/welcome-4?pc=fb_pp_ga_120115_atconq_w22&gclid=CN6YqfrP2coCFcwWHwodg4YOsA
CareCredit: A health care credit card that covers vet http://www.carecredit.com/faqs/basics/
Good luck!
I hope your kitty feels better soon!
VCA Animal Hospitals have 10 locations near or in Ventura County, California: http://www.vcahospitals.com/locations/general/Ventura California They offer a free first exam. It's fairly basic, but at least you can get an idea of what your cat needs in the way of tests and how much they'll cost. The vet will probably recommend x-rays ,which won't be covered. The vet might also go ahead and treat it as an URI, in which case your only expense will be for the antibiotic. Here's the link for their free first pet exam offer: http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/offer
Because finances are an issue (and I can sympathize, believe me) you might find the following articles helpful:
[article="29706"]When You Cant Afford A Veterinarian [/article][article="32915"]No Money For Vet Care How To Find Help And Save Your Cats Life [/article]
The following resources might also be helpful for you:
The Humane Society of the United States: http://www.humanesociety.org/animal...ry_care.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Has a list of national resources as well as resources broken down by state.
Prince Chunk Foundation: Provides help with food and vet care. 856-302-6373 http://www.princechunkfoundation.org/veterinary-care-assistance.php
Best Friends Provides help with vet care: http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets
The Pet Fund: Provides help with vet care: http://thepetfund.com/
Red Rover: Provides small grants for vet care: https://redrover.org/ https://redrover.org/redrover-relief-grants
Modest needs: Funds a wide variety of small emergency needs,including vet care: https://www.modestneeds.org/
Ask the vet about a payment plan. If he or she declines, CareCap is an organization that works with vets to try and set up a plan: http://www.carecap.com/thepetfund/for-pet-owners
Go Fund Me: a personal request for help: https://www.gofundme.com/lp/welcome-4?pc=fb_pp_ga_120115_atconq_w22&gclid=CN6YqfrP2coCFcwWHwodg4YOsA
CareCredit: A health care credit card that covers vet http://www.carecredit.com/faqs/basics/
Good luck!
My Lucky had the same thing for a couple months before I took him in. I was of the opinion that if I took him to the vet bad things would happen (I mean, he was 16 and hadn't been to the vet since he was a kitten). I mean, why mess with a good thing? But it got progressively worse and after a scare one particular early morning, I decided that's it, he's going to the vet. I already had one for Sara and the kittens, so time to bring him in.
I'd done the whole looking it up on the internet and it was everything from a simple URI to congestive heart failure. I was so terrified it was the latter, but it turned out to be a simple URI. More specifically, one in that was in his sinuses, which is why his smelling (and therefore, eating) wasn't impacted. A couple weeks on an antibiotic and he was great. Also discovered he was slightly hyperthyroid in the process. Ah well, such is life with an older cat. It just meant that he'd be justified in getting his pill pocket from then on.
Sorry, very off track there. Long story short, yes, please take your cat to the vet. There is no price for peace of mind, if nothing else. And of course you want your baby to feel better.
I'd done the whole looking it up on the internet and it was everything from a simple URI to congestive heart failure. I was so terrified it was the latter, but it turned out to be a simple URI. More specifically, one in that was in his sinuses, which is why his smelling (and therefore, eating) wasn't impacted. A couple weeks on an antibiotic and he was great. Also discovered he was slightly hyperthyroid in the process. Ah well, such is life with an older cat. It just meant that he'd be justified in getting his pill pocket from then on.
Sorry, very off track there. Long story short, yes, please take your cat to the vet. There is no price for peace of mind, if nothing else. And of course you want your baby to feel better.
