There may be two situations when the patient has asthma-like symptoms. One is irritating reasons. When a cat comes into contact with something irritating in the environment or in the air around it, it may cause asthma-like symptoms in the cat, such as pollen, perfume, dust in the air, etc. The second is hair ball stimulation. If cats are not fed fur cream regularly, cats may accidentally eat their own hair balls, which may irritate the respiratory tract and cause asthma-like symptoms.

Symptoms of asthma

Feline asthma is a chronic disease caused primarily by allergies, sometimes accompanied by coughing. Possible allergens include grass, pollen, smoke, sprays, cat litter dust, flea powder, dry cleaning powder, etc. The main symptoms of asthmatic cats are stretching their necks and opening their eyes wider than normal. Some cats drool and then make a loud wheezing sound, which usually lasts for a few seconds or minutes, and may also cough. and cause symptoms similar to vomiting.

How to check for asthma

The diagnosis of feline asthma is mainly through medical history investigation, X-rays and tracheal cytology examination. The medical history investigation relies on the owner's detailed description of the cat's entire illness process, and it is best to provide a video of the cat's illness at home. Chest X-ray shows clear bronchovascular texture. Tracheal cytology mainly reveals granulocytic infiltration, especially the increase in eosinophils. ​​​​​​

Asthma treatment

To treat cat asthma, adopt methods to relieve cough and asthma, fight allergies and prevent secondary infections. If sudden asthma occurs, it is likely to be caused by allergies. It is recommended to take the patient to the hospital for anti-allergy treatment. In severe cases, oxygen may be required. If your cat suffers from frequent asthma, you can often take some prednisolone orally to relieve symptoms. Cats are actually not that sensitive to hormone drugs and can take it for a long time.