Cat owners sometimes encounter such a phenomenon as pet coughing. Cough is rare in cats, and in some cases it may indicate that the animal has a very serious illness.
Instructions
Step 1
Normally, a cat's cough performs a kind of protective function, it helps the animal get rid of foreign objects that have entered the respiratory tract. Very often cats begin to cough when they find themselves in a smoky room, because tobacco smoke can be a very strong allergen for an animal. If a cat is trying to get rid of liquid or an object that has entered its airway, it usually stretches its neck.
Step 2
Strange as it may sound, but helminths (worms) can cause a cough in cats. The multiplying parasites can enter the animal's stomach from the intestines, and from there, along with the vomit, move into the external environment. Cough in animals in this case occurs due to irritation of the esophageal receptors during vomiting.
Step 3
A cat's cough can act as a leading symptom in such a dangerous disease as bronchial asthma. The causes of this disease can be the pet's allergic reaction to household dust and other irritants. If you notice that your cat starts coughing and sneezing when buying new laundry detergent or litter, the cat is most likely having an allergy attack. It is necessary to identify the allergen and exclude its presence in the apartment so that the allergic cough does not develop into a more serious illness.
Step 4
Only a veterinarian can accurately determine the cause of a cough in an animal. Try to make sure your cat is comfortable before visiting a specialist. Fresh, humid air can help relieve coughs. Place a humidifier in the room where the cat is located, or simply place a wet towel on the heating radiator.
Step 5
If you are not sure about the causes of a cough in an animal, you should not give your pet medications, as you can distort the real cause of the disease and make it difficult to diagnose. Plus, medications can harm your cat. If the animal does not feel well and refuses to eat, you should not try to feed it.
Step 6
Your veterinarian should be sure to ask you about feeding and caring for your cat. A specialist will examine your pet, listen to the bronchi and lungs, and examine the upper respiratory tract. In difficult cases, studies with an endoscope or X-ray are prescribed, as well as a bronchial biopsy.
Step 7
If your cat has a regular cough, do not postpone a visit to a specialist, because the sooner you see a doctor, the easier it will be to help the animal.
