Cats can have asthma, and it is caused by a hypersensitivity to environmental allergens (a substance that causes an allergic reaction). The disease in cats resembles bronchial asthma in people. It affects about 1% of all domestic cats (just under 1m in the US). It is believed that Siamese cats may have a slight …
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I’m going to answer this question even though I’m not a veterinarian because I can refer to a very well-known book in my possession. No doubt, you will understand that you need to seek immediate veterinary attention if your cat is suffering from respiratory distress or a bronchial spasm. Epinephrine can be used in …
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Can domestic cats get asthma from cigarette smoke? The answer is a resounding yes. Domestic cats are just as likely to be made ill by passive smoking as humans. In fact they may be more susceptible to it than humans. This may partly be because they groom themselves so fastidiously and therefore lick off …
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