Health Diaries > Animal Health
October 2, 2006
Feline Asthma
Filed under Cat Health
There's a great Q&A in the Monterey Herald about cats and asthma with veterinarian Dr. Suzy Hochgesang. A woman adopted a middle-aged cat with a cough, but antibiotics didn't clear it up. Dr. Hochgesang suggests the problem may be feline asthma.
So what exactly causes feline asthma? It is usually caused by an allergy to something in the air, such as cigarette smoke, perfumes or air fresheners, and even the deodorizers added to many kitty litters.
Cat's cough could be sign of asthma
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I have a cat who is 8 years old. She has terrible bouts of open mouth breathing, wheezing and coughing. She has been diagnosed with it and has taken prednisone for about a year and a half. The drug doesn't do much good. She has lost weight and acts depressed sometimes and does not eat. What about inhalants, do they work? Is there a natural treatment for the disease?