What affects us affects cats
This table shows seven types of feline coughing with suggested causes. Remember a cough is a symptom of an illness. The information comes from four American veterinarians: Debra Ekdredge DVM, Delbert Carlson DVm, Liisa Carlson DVM and James Giffin DVM. Coughing is a reflex action instigated by an irritant in the bronchial tubes or …
This is a feline health tip. As a cat guardian it’s nice to know what the most likely cause of a health problem is and in this instance I am discussing the feline cough. According to Dr Bruce Fogle, the respected veterinarian and author writing in Complete Cat Care, the most likely cause of …
Do cats get laryngitis? Yes, cats do get laryngitis which is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx. Normally the cause is excessive meowing or a chronic cough. Both of these cause a strain on the vocal cords. The signs of laryngitis include a loss of voice and hoarseness. Laryngitis can also …
Cat coughs need veterinary diagnosis to find the cause. However, minor coughs of a short duration can be treated at home with veterinary supervision. If you want to use a cough suppressant you have to be extremely careful. Cough suppressants used for children can treat mild coughs but medications containing Tylenol, codeine, and other …
photo by renielet Introduction and list of causes The thing about a cat cough for a cat keeper who is not qualified medically is the question as to whether they can something themselves or if there an underlying problem that needs veterinarian diagnosis and treatment? I guess we know from our own experiences that …
