Since a young age (he just turned one-year-old), my cat, Simon, has made a strange, muffled, sort of snuffling sound, mainly noticeable after some form of exertion (including jumping up onto the coffee table). This sound is produced deeper down, though, similar to a cough. I have had three vets inspect him (no x-rays), while I tried to imitate the odd sound he makes. All three vets said he looks fit as a fiddle and told me not to worry.
Twice since he's been with us, Simon has thrown up shortly after eating soft food. I attribute his vomiting to what he was fed (both times he was given something other than his normal food).
But, at times, I begin to fear that maybe he has heartworm. He's never been outside, but I'm still starting to feel paranoid about this. Please let me know your thoughts.
We've just brought home Simon's half-sister, who is confined within a kitten-proof room until it is safe to introduce them.
Twice since he's been with us, Simon has thrown up shortly after eating soft food. I attribute his vomiting to what he was fed (both times he was given something other than his normal food).
But, at times, I begin to fear that maybe he has heartworm. He's never been outside, but I'm still starting to feel paranoid about this. Please let me know your thoughts.
We've just brought home Simon's half-sister, who is confined within a kitten-proof room until it is safe to introduce them.
