For those who want to keep pets, raising a cat is undoubtedly the best choice. Not only do they look so cute that people can’t help but want to touch them; cats are also very worry-free. Cats are small and independent, and you don’t need to walk them. Maybe it’s these advantages that make cats more and more popular!

In the process of raising pets, it is inevitable that they will get sick, which is rarely worrying. The most common symptom of cat illness is coughing. Whether the cat catches a cold or has lung disease, it will cause coughing. Coughing may not seem like a serious illness, but it can seriously affect your cat’s health.

Do cats also cough?

Many cat owners may have kept cats for several years without hearing the sound of a cat coughing. In fact, cats can also cough, so don’t be surprised when you hear a cat coughing! Cats usually stay still when they cough. Move, stretch your neck and then start to cough. It may just be a simple cough two or three times, or the coughing may continue forever.

What causes cats to cough? How to solve them.

　1. Upper respiratory tract infection.

Cat’s upper respiratory tract infection is what we often call a cold. Because cats' respiratory tracts are infected by bacteria and viruses, and stimulated by inflammation, cats are prone to coughing symptoms, just like when we have a cold and have uncomfortable throats, we will keep coughing involuntarily. If it is just a common cold, it can be easily solved. Feeding the cat some cold medicines such as Pediatric Cold Granules, Antiviral Oral Liquid, Sunuo, etc. can provide timely relief.

　2. Lung disease.

Pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis and pneumonia can also cause cats to cough. Chronic bronchitis can also be called feline asthma. The cause of the disease is related to the presence of inflammation in the respiratory tract, which often causes chronic dry cough. Generally, cats with chronic bronchitis will have symptoms of chest tightness, wheezing, and difficulty breathing in addition to coughing.

Pneumonia is caused by the presence of lung disease in cats. In addition to symptoms of coughing and difficulty breathing, it may also cause fever, and the cat has no appetite and does not want to be active. Relatively speaking, cat lung disease is not easy to cure and needs to be treated with antibiotics.

3. Nasopharyngeal polyps

This is a nasopharyngeal polyp caused by long-term inflammation in the cat’s throat or some other factors. It is easy for the cat to produce mucus in the throat, causing coughing. It may also cause changes in the voice or breathing loudly through the nose, such as snoring. If it is a cat polyp comparisonSome drugs can be used to gradually subside and recover the lump. If the cat's nose and throat polyps are severe, surgical removal is required.

　4. Heart disease.

Cats with heart health problems can also cause coughing. The incidence of heart disease in cats is very high and can occur in any cat. Most of the heart problems in cats are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In addition to coughing, there will also be difficulty breathing, cyanosis and pale mucous membranes, Symptoms include limb weakness, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Although the disease cannot be completely cured, it is controllable. If it is discovered early and treated with timely medication, it can still prolong the cat’s life without affecting the cat’s normal life. For those with poor heart condition, you can use Dimbe Xinkang beef tablets for preventive conditioning to prevent the disease from getting worse.

How to effectively prevent cats from coughing?

a. In bad weather, keep the doors and windows closed and take the cat out as little as possible. When taking your cat out to play, do not let the cat run into the grass and avoid dusty areas.

b. Clean frequently and keep the room clean.

c. Allow cats to increase exercise and enhance their physical fitness.

d. It is very important to vaccinate cats. Vaccinated cats will have higher immunity.