Cat coughing occurs due to irritation in the airways, including the trachea (windpipe), airways leading into the lungs, or the lungs themselves. The cough can be dry, or the cough can sound wet.

When it comes to our feline friends, we’re used to seeing them cough up hairballs or occasionally ... or a distinct cat choking sound. Gums turning blue or pale. A lack of oxygen due to choking ...