Hopefully it is just a hairball problem. My Mr. B would exhibit the same exact behavior, and I thought that's all it was...hairballs. When it became persistent, with nary a hairball in sight, I took him to the vet who diagnosed him with asthma. Asthma is easily treatable, though you do have to keep an eye out for any real respir. distress. Periodic episodes of "coughing" are common. They usually treat an acute, more severe attack with steriods. One vet had me keep on hand a supply of oral medic. After moving, my new vet said that oral prednisone is really not very effective in felines, and not tolerated well either. In the event of a severe attack, a trip to the vet for an injection was recommended. I hope it's just the hairball, or perhaps the sniffles. Best wishes for a positive trip to the vet. and kisses to Chloe!!

[ November 20, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]