Cough cough is one of the upper respiratory symptoms of cats, and is often a sign of some diseases. Usually, owners mistake cat retching for cat coughing, but the diseases that cause cat retching and coughing are very different. Therefore, the owner must correctly recognize the symptoms of cat cough and distinguish retching from cough.
I. What does a cat cough look like
When a cat coughs, it will first stop all ongoing activities and squat like a hen, head Depressing, stretching the neck, and hunching over the throat makes a clicking sound, sometimes continuous coughing, sometimes intermittent coughing, and the cat coughs with continuous chest and body vibrations. When a cat coughs, it does not bring out any vomit, and a small amount of liquid is a normal phenomenon of coughing.
Second, the cause of cat cough
We know that cat cough is a symptom of the upper respiratory tract of cats, which is It is said that if the nose, throat, and lungs of the cat’s upper respiratory tract are compressed and stimulated, the cat will cough. The most common cause of cat cough is upper respiratory tract infection. Generally, herpes virus and calicivirus mixed with a variety of bacteria infect the cat’s upper respiratory tract, irritating the cat’s nose and throat; followed by infectious bronchitis, mainly caused by Bacteria and parasites infect the cat’s trachea and lungs; there is also chronic bronchitis in cats, also known as cat asthma; external foreign body stimuli can also cause cats to cough, such as foreign bodies irritating the cat’s airways and nasal passages; External shocks, such as bruises, pleural effusion, swollen lymph nodes, and tumors in other organs squeezing the lungs can squeeze the trachea and air passages in the cat’s lungs, causing the cat to cough frequently.
Third, the treatment of cat cough
The cat’s cough is divided into priorities, if the cat’s cough is mild, you can stay at home Observe for a few days to see if there is any more serious symptoms; if the cat coughs very frequently, has difficulty breathing, and affects both appetite and spirit, then urgently send to the doctor. The premise of cat cough treatment is to first know what is causing the cat cough, and then treat it faster.
1. Cough caused by upper respiratory tract infection
The first is the use of antiviral and antibiotic drugs, first to inhibit the spread of viruses and bacteria, and then the antitussive drugs to suppress coughing , if the cough is not serious, you can not use it; atomization can dredge the cat’s airway and help the cat to remove secretions. Then there is the nutritional support to give the cat energy and help fight the virus.
2. Infectious bronchitis
Infectious bronchitis mainly comes from bacterial and parasitic infections. Antibiotics can be used for bacterial infections. Deworming.
3. Chronic bronchitis
Keep away from allergens, and cats that are not serious do not need to use drugs. Cats with severe and chronic asthma require long-term medication control.
4. Foreign body stimulation
If there is foreign body in the environment, it must be removed in time. If there is foreign body in the cat’s nasal cavity and airway, it must be taken out in time at the hospital .
5. Lung impact
If the lung is impacted, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. Due to the complexity of the situation, first aid is often adopted. Relief with devices and related drugs is required.
Cat cough is sometimes a minor illness, but when it becomes serious, it is an unexpected serious illness for owners. Owners should pay attention to it!
Reminder: If you want to know more about cat cough, you can click “What Causes Cat Cough” to read.
