Cat coughing may be caused by choking on food or water, foreign body obstruction, asthma, respiratory infection, viral infection, etc. Owners should observe the cat’s symptoms and seek medical attention promptly if they persist or worsen. Keep the living environment warm and hygienic to prevent respiratory diseases.
1. Choking on food or water:
If the cat is too impatient when eating or drinking, food or water may enter the trachea, causing coughing. The condition usually resolves on its own within a short period of time, but if symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention promptly.
2. Foreign body obstruction:
Cats may cause airway obstruction due to inhalation of foreign bodies (such as hair, dust, etc.), causing coughing. In this case, the cat's cough may be more severe and persistent. At ordinary times, attention should be paid to keeping the living space clean and hygienic. The owner can comb the cat's hair regularly to reduce hair intake, and plant some cat grass at home or feed hair removal cream to help the cat expel hair balls.
3. Asthma:
Although asthma is relatively uncommon in cats, it is also a possible cause. Asthma is often caused by allergies, and symptoms may include difficulty breathing, coughing, and more. If your cat develops asthma symptoms, it should seek medical attention promptly and undergo anti-allergy treatment.
4. Respiratory tract infections:
Including colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. These diseases are usually accompanied by symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose. Respiratory tract infections may be caused by viruses, bacteria or mycoplasma, and corresponding measures need to be taken according to the specific cause during treatment.
5. Viral infection:
Certain viruses, such as herpes virus and calicivirus, may also cause cats to cough. These viral infections usually require antiviral treatment and good nursing care.
If a cat has symptoms of coughing and choking, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible in order to obtain accurate diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, in order to prevent cats from respiratory diseases, owners should keep the cat’s living environment warm and hygienic to avoid cats catching cold and contact with possible sources of infection.
