I’d appreciate a little help/advice for Almalfi.

He started coughing last Wed. He gradually stopped eating. He saw the vet on Thursday. Xrays- no significant findings. Heart- normal size, Lungs- clear, no fluid, congestion.
They gave fluids, but vet said he wasn’t really dehydrated. Throat and nose clear.

I started force feeding on Friday.
My goal is 30cc A/D + Nutrical 15cc water a day


Meds: laxatone, metoclopramide, usual dosage of Dex for his PF(one every two weeks)

Do you have any idea why he is coughing, besides hairball?
He is not doing the ‘hurka hurka’ motion, just coughing, gagging and trying to expel something.

How much food needed to keep him going and how much water?

If IV fluids are needed, how often and how much?
He has a follow up on Monday, does he need fluids sooner than that? (fluids given on Thurs)

I think the more eyes I can get on him, the more potential help he has.

Thank you all.