Cat Cough

Like people, there are many reasons a cat may develop a cough. Coughing is a reflex that when something irritating the back of the throat, lungs or airways. It 'important to determine who, how serious is the problem.

Hairballs care are common. It is usually a cough and / or gag until it spits out a hairball. Hairballs can be done through bank products.

Asthma, bronchitis and allergies can also cause a cough. The treatment of coughsteroid or inhaler can solve the problem.

Bordetella caused by frequent loading can be treated by vaccination. Cardiomyopathy prevents the heart to pump properly causing fluid in the lungs and congestion can be a cause.

Heart and parasitic worms can be a source. With a drug heartworm prevention is recommended, but animal testing for the first time. If heartworm is positive, the drug could kill. For a parasite, a broad spectrum remedy WormerParasites.

A persistent cough could mean a cold or flu is present. During the cough medicines may be used, but check with a veterinarian for the brand and dosage. Some products contain ingredients harmful to the animals.

If coughing and scratching at its mouth or head-shaking, an object in the mouth or throat can be hung. Carefully open your mouth and remove when the object seen. Note the next days to develop an infection is not safe. If the object can not befind, find a vet immediately.

Sometimes a collar too tight and there may be coughing. The tip of a finger should slide easily between the flange and skin. If it is expressed in a tight spot, can the federal government to understand something and cough and / or vomiting. A spin-off or elastic strap, this can be avoided.

Like a man running by a doctor every time he developed a cough is not necessary. If it continues for more than 24 hours or if there is wheezing, shortness of breathBreathing or blue gums and tongue, the vet is necessary. May be a sign of a more serious problem.