My sister's adult cat, Jerry, has been occasionally coughing (a dry, wheezy kind of cough, just once at a time) and has had a hoarse meow for the past 2 days. When I pick him up, he might give one slight hiccup or cough. When he sleeps, his breathing sounds slightly congested. He is still eating, sleeping, and acting completely normal, though. His ears are warm, eyes and nose are fine. I thought it might just be a stubborn hairball (he gets them often), but now I'm not so sure. I had previously scheduled him for a vet appointment for August 30th...should I wait it out for a bit and see if he gets better, or is this cause for an emergency visit?
I also just got a new kitten a few days ago and he hasn't been vaccinated yet (has an appointment this week). Could the kitten have given Jerry a serious illness or something? I feel horribly guilty that it could be my kitten that's harming Jerry and my sister is already starting to lay blame on me!
I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!
-Kristen
I also just got a new kitten a few days ago and he hasn't been vaccinated yet (has an appointment this week). Could the kitten have given Jerry a serious illness or something? I feel horribly guilty that it could be my kitten that's harming Jerry and my sister is already starting to lay blame on me!
I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!
-Kristen