Diseases of pets can be confusing to their owners. For example, not everyone knows how to act if a cat starts coughing. However, the owner can help his pet even before the visit to the veterinarian.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine if your cat is actually coughing. The mechanism of this action in felines is somewhat different than in humans. When a cat coughs, it lets out wheezing, opens its mouth and sometimes sticks out its tongue. It may seem that the cat is suffocating, but most likely this action will be just a cough.
Step 2
Check the cat's mouth for foreign objects and hairballs. This could be one of the reasons for the cough. To open the animal's mouth, insert your fingers into the mouth from the side of the mouth where the cat has no teeth, and gently move the jaws apart. Be careful as the animal can bite you hard.
Step 3
If you don't find anything in the cat's mouth, consider if the cough could be due to an allergic reaction. It could be caused by some new substance that appeared in the house. Please note that cats can develop allergies not only when they eat something, but even when they inhale a specific smell. If you suspect an item, temporarily remove it from your home. so you can tell if the cat has had an allergy.
Step 4
Also, use various methods of humidifying the air in your home to improve breathing comfort for your cat. To do this, you can use, for example, a damp towel placed on a working battery and evaporating water.
Step 5
Prevent parasitic diseases in cats. Worms can become one of the causes of coughing. This procedure can be done at home, without the advice of a veterinarian. To do this, the veterinary pharmacy sells special drugs that can be added to the cat's food. This procedure will not harm almost any cat once a year.
Step 6
If the measures taken do not help and the cat is still coughing, contact your veterinarian. describe to him any additional symptoms and behavioral changes that have occurred. It is necessary to inform the doctor if the animal has begun to eat less, avoid people and other cats. In this case, the doctor will be able to make a more accurate diagnosis.
