To Courtney Elaine Davis:
 
>Hi I have notice that one of my fuzzies has been kind of making this
>coughing sound like he has some phlem in his throat.  Is this something
>that I need to look into further?
 
        Without any further information than the presence of coughing, I
would have to say a definite yes.  Coughing can often be a first sign for a
number of diseases, including heart disease, pneumonia, or bronchitis.  I'd
have your vet check on this as soon as possible.
 
Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP
Dept. of Vet Path, AFIP
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[Posted in FML issue 1301]