Sick 3 yr old Female Birman

Question
my cat was dry retching and lip smacking. Took her to the vet,he thought she had an obstruction.She had x-rays, they still were not certain of anything. She is still eating and drinking.She seems back to normal and then she starts retching again.I have been checking her bowel movements and there have been no foreign objects in there. I would be very grateful for any advice as I am at my wits end. Thankyou Dianne.

Answer
Dianne,

I am not a vet, but, if it is more like coughing up a hairball, it might be bordatella.  Bordatella is the same bacteria as causes kennel cough in dogs, and, yes, cats do get it. Treatments are the correct antibiotics, which your vet can check for you.

Please let me know what develops.

Best regards... Norm.