We all cough from time to time, and the same can be said for cats. Coughing is simply a reflex that helps the body clear the airways of excess substances.
Cats cough when something irritates the “cough receptors” found in their pharynx (the area behind the nose and mouth), larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), and smaller airways (bronchi).
Healthy cats do not cough often. But look out for a chronic or severe cough, or a cough associated with other symptoms.
If your cat has a severe or persistent cough, make an appointment with your veterinarian. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for a quick recovery!
Here are some possible reasons why your cat is coughing and what you can do to help.
Other common causes of cough in cats include:
Respiratory infections
Bacterial and viral respiratory infections are common causes of coughing in cats. Sometimes fungal or parasitic organisms may be involved.
Asthma
Cats with asthma experience narrowing of the airways, swelling of the airways, and accumulation of mucus in response to certain triggers, which can lead to coughing.
Pleural effusion: This is an abnormal accumulation of fluid around a cat's lungs that can cause coughing.
Inhalation of foreign objects
When foreign objects such as food or pieces of grass are inhaled, the cat will cough in an attempt to expel them.
Cancer
A cough may be one of the first symptoms owners notice when a cat has cancer that affects the respiratory tract.
Injury
Physical, chemical or thermal damage to the airways can cause a cat to cough.
Heartworms
Signs of heartworms in cats can be subtle and may include a cough.
Heart disease often leads to coughing in humans and dogs, but not in cats. Coughing cats almost always have a respiratory condition.
Kitten sneezes
Your kitten is sneezing and you don't know what to do?
Whatever the reason, we advise you to contact our specialists. Only a competent veterinarian will be able to accurately pinpoint the cause of a kitten’s sneezing and eliminate it safely for the animal.
Often the reason that a kitten sneezes is a viral or fungal infection, as well as a foreign object getting into the nose.
In any case, you should not try to fix the problem yourself. Only a doctor can clear the airways or prescribe the necessary medicine for a cold, and you, in trying to help, unknowingly can only harm your pet.
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