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Feline Asthma Symptoms A cat showing any of the milder symptoms above, even intermittent, should see a veterinarian soon. Coughing or wheezing occurs because the lungs are inflamed and are at risk of developing permanent scars, or a collapsed lung lobe. Any cough is a serious matter, especially if chronic, frequent or daily. A cat showing any of the crisis symptoms, blue lips or nose, frothy drooling, or obvious difficulty breathing requires immediate, emergency vet attention. Asthma can be very serious and can cause death from respiratory or heart failure.
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Symptoms of Bronchitis in Cats Symptoms of Feline Bronchitis – What the Owner Sees. Coughing is the hallmark of feline bronchitis. Owners of affected cats may notice one or more of the following signs: Cough – harsh, dry and hacking with acute-onset bronchitis. Cough – moist and bubbling with chronic bronchitis (may remain harsh, dry and hacking)
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9 Unexpected Asthma Triggers There are some well-known and obvious triggers you should avoid when you have asthma —cold air, dust mites, pollen, tobacco smoke, mold, and pet dander among them. But what about your favorite candle, thunderstorms, aspirin, or even traffic? Several odd or unusual things can trigger an asthma attack.
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Asthma • Chronic coughing. • Trouble sleeping due to coughing or wheezing. Asthma symptoms, also called asthma flare-ups or asthma attacks, are often caused by allergies and exposure to allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen or mold. Non-allergic triggers include smoke, pollution or cold air or changes in weather.
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- Coughing and respiratory distress are the most commonly reported signs with obstructive lung disease. Coughing is a significant finding since there are relatively few causes of coughing in the cat. Also, many cats assume a crouched position with the neck extending during these coughing episodes.
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How Often Do Kittens Get FVRCP? Feline herpesvirus, the cause of viral rhinotracheitis (the FVR in FVRCP), and calicivirus (the C) are the two major causes of upper respiratory infections, or kitty colds, in 90 percent of cases, according to the Traditional Cat Association.
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New Gene Tied to Childhood Asthma Asthma is a complex disease that causes wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Researchers say many factors, including genetics and environmental factors, play a role in the cause of asthma. Until now, only one gene has been associated with childhood asthma, but many genes are thought to be involved.
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- Seeking the Source. Precisely pinpointing asthma as the cause of a cat’s chronic respiratory discomfort is challenging, says Dr. Goldstein, since many other conditions may be responsible for such symptoms as recurrent wheezing, coughing and dyspnea.
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- When a kitty has oral disease, it generally has one of four causes: 1  Periodontal (gum) disease. 2  Oral cancer (especially squamous cell carcinoma). 3  Feline stomatitis (an autoimmune disorder that causes painful inflammation of the mouth, throat or pharynx). 4  Tooth resorption.
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Asthma in Cats Asthma and Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease in Cats. Very similar to people, cats can suffer from asthma. When it flares up, your cat will cough and have difficulty breathing (dyspnea). Asthma is essentially inflammation of the lungs due to allergies. Immature heartworms can also cause a similar condition called Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (H.A.R.D.). Symptoms and treatment, therefore, are very much alike for both asthma and H.A.R.D.
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Chapter 5: Indoor Air Pollutants and Toxic Materials A number of indoor environmental asthma triggers are biologic pollutants. These can include rodents (discussed in Chapter 4), cockroaches, mites, and mold. Cockroaches. The droppings, body parts, and saliva of cockroaches can be asthma triggers.
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Pet Dander Allergy Symptoms Causes of Pet Allergies. The glycoprotein Fel d1 is the main cause for pet allergies in humans. The protein is secreted by the sebaceous gland and is present in the cat and dog dander. The dander is shed frequently and can be spread all around a pet owner's home. Carpets, drapes or pillows are great spots for dander.
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- Asthma can either be allergic or non-allergic. With allergic asthma, an allergic reaction to an inhaled irritant, such as pet dander, pollen, or dust mites, triggers an attack. The immune system springs into action, but instead of helping, it causes inflammation. This is the most common form of asthma.
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Asthma in Children Nearly 9 million of them are children. Children have smaller airways than adults, which makes asthma especially serious for them. Children with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night. Many things can cause asthma, including. Allergens - mold, pollen, animals. Irritants - cigarette smoke, air pollution. Weather - cold air, changes in weather.
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Feline Pneumonia Causes of Cat Pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by numerous factors, but in most cases it is the result of an infection – bacterial, viral, or fungal. Aspiration pneumonia in cats, in which inhalation of some substance causes pneumonia, is rather uncommon, but it does sometimes occur.
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Cat Breathing Problems Feline Asthma. Feline asthma may be linked to allergies, but it can also develop for other reasons as well. Cats may be sensitive to certain odors, smoke or dust in the air and may have a difficult time breathing in these cases.
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Treating a Cat Cough Treating a Cat Cough. There are multiple possible causes for a cat cough including bacterial infection, furballs, and allergy. Cough is caused by irritation in the airway, throat or lungs. Treatment depends on the cause including cough suppressants, antibiotics for bacterial infection and steroids for allergic causes. Young cats frequently cough due to a viral or bacterial infection. Middle age cats commonly cough or wheeze due to asthma.
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Asthma in Cats 1 If your cat has been previously diagnosed with asthma and your veterinarian prescribed inhaled asthma medication, then use it as directed and contact your veterinarian. 2  DO NOT use your own inhaler on your cat.
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My Pet Is Sneezing and Snorting. What's Going On? Dogs and cats both are susceptible to allergies that affect the nasal passages as well as to nasal inflammation for a variety of other immune system-related processes. 4. Inhaled irritants. Dust, perfumes, carpet powders, pollen and other common inhaled irritants can cause sneezing in dogs and cats.
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Poisons (Inhaled) A variety of inhaled substances can have adverse affects on cats. In general, these substances are the same things that would cause problems for people. Carbon monoxide, smoke, fumes from bleach and other cleaning products, sprayed insecticides, etc. are some of the toxic substances that can be inhaled. Most of these substances irritate the airways.
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Treating Hairball-Induced Cat Cough Cat cough that's caused due to hairballs can be easily treated at home. It's important for pet owners to determine if the cough is caused exclusively by hairballs, or if there are underlying diseases such as asthma or bronchitis that induce cat cough. Every cat ejects hairballs occasionally.ats suffering from hairballs attempt to remove the hairball orally. The cat will exhibit symptoms of wheezing or coughing along with vomiting. Very often the hair gets stuck at the back of the cat's throat during the coughing or wheezing. Sometimes pets eject hairballs along with bile.
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Asthma Attack Causes (Triggers) of Asthma Attacks. 1  Infections that affect breathing (like colds or the flu) 2  Pollens (trees, grass and weeds) 3  Animals (like cats or rabbits)  Tobacco 1  smoke. Irritants (such as smog, car exhaust, menthol vapors, barns, dirty basement)  Food Allergy (Serious).
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Causes of Cat Wheezing Respiratory Infections. Upper respiratory infections affect cats. Your pet will be wheezing, coughing, sneezing (sometimes blood), have nasal and ocular discharges and will be less active. Respiratory infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi, so the treatment will depend on the source of the infection.
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Attacking Asthma One minute, you're breathing normally. The next minute, you're coughing, wheezing, and gasping for air. Maybe the trouble started when you stroked a cat. Or maybe it happened when you raced for a soccer ball on a breezy spring day. Stroking a cat can sometimes trigger an asthma attack. If these situations sound familiar, you may be among the growing number of kids with a lung disorder called asthma. It's very common for kids to have this, says Andy Liu, a childhood asthma-and-allergy researcher at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver.
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"""Hypoallergenic"" Cats For Sale, U.S. Firm Announces" Cat allergens can trigger severe asthma attacks for 20 to 30 percent of asthma sufferers and exposure can lead to chronic asthma. Contrary to popular belief, people are not allergic to a cat's fur or dander. The sneezing, wheezing, and itching are brought on by Fel d 1, a protein excreted in feline saliva and skin glands. Even a hairless breed can trigger an allergic reaction.
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Can I Give My Cat Albuterol? So, if your cat has problems with asthma attacks, you should make sure it has a secluded place to go to, make sure that the air in your house is fresh and clean, and make sure you are cleaning the cat litter regularly. Albuterol is a drug that is registered for human use only.