Cats Respiratory Articles

The cat respiratory system takes in oxygen and eliminates waste gases such as carbon dioxide. The cat respiratory system is made up of the mouth and nose, the trachea, and the lungs. Cats do not sweat through their skin, so a cat's respiratory system also plays a significant role in regulating body temperature. If your cat’s respiratory health is poor, a number of infections and conditions can develop such as asthma, allergies, fungal infections, and lungworms. Symptoms of cat respiratory conditions range from coughing and wheezing to fatigue. Vaccinations and other preventative care methods can provide protection against many cat respiratory conditions. Continue reading to learn more about cat respiratory health, conditions, treatment, and prevention.

• Vocal Problems

  I have at least 10 or 20 cat patients who have lost their voices either temporarily or permanently. So far, I have not been able to pin down a definite cause in many of them.

• Understanding Cat Flu: A Common Feline Respiratory Disease

  Nearly all cats will suffer from a feline respiratory illness of some kind during their lifetime. Pet owners commonly refer to a feline virus or upper respiratory infection...

• Treating Feline Asthma With Inhaled Steroids

  Feline asthma is a chronic inflammation of small passageways in the lungs (bronchioles). These passages thicken, and collapse when an asthmatic cat inhales...

• Treating Cat Kennel Cough with Antibiotics

  Cat kennel cough is an upper respiratory infection primarily caused by the bacteria Bordatella bronchiseptica, and it is common among cats living in rescue catteries...

• Throat Problems in Cats

  His vet said that he had an upper respiratory infection, and when I had him in for the 3rd one, she said that, unfortunately, once a cat starts having these infections, they can recur pretty frequently.

• Sneezing in Cats

  The most common cause of persistent sneezing in cats was probably rhinotracheitis virus. This is a herpes virus and it can cause chronic infection, or it can be latent for long periods and then recur in times of stress.

• Rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus 1) in Cats

  Most cats are infected with rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus 1). Estimates vary from 70% to 95% of cats being chronically infected but it is likely that it is closer to 90% than to 70%. Cats are usually infected when they are young but because the virus...

• Respiratory Problems in Cats

  Chronic bronchitis does sometimes occur in cats. It is also usually responsive to corticosteroids, although antibiotics seem to be necessary (at least I think so based on my patients) when chronic bronchitis is present. Chronic bronchitis doesn't respond as well to bronchodilators as asthma, usually.

• Nose - Nasal Problems

  In June, I noticed a foul smell from his nose and he began to get finicky about his wet food and the flavors he always liked, he began to turn away from. There were no other symptoms.

• Natural Cat Cough Treatments

  Cat cough can have a number of different causes, and there are several natural remedies for different types of feline cough. Here's a guide to cat cough symptoms, possible causes of cat cough, and ways to treat your cat's cough naturally.

• Managing Cat Asthma With Bronchodilators

  Cat asthma is usually treated with a combination of prescribed medications which can include inhaled corticosteroid drugs. Another widely prescribed class...

• Hyperthyroidism in Cats

  Cats with hyperthyroidism often have kidney damage but paradoxically, hyperthyroidism often masks kidney damage. For this reason, it is a good idea to carefully monitor the T4 level.

• Holistic Treatments for Cat Breathing Problems

  If your feline has asthma, or other cat breathing problems and you'd like to know more about alternative treatment options, here is some information about holistic approaches.

• Feline Asthma Treatment With Flovent

  Feline asthma treatment is not uncommon in veterinary care. This type of ailment can be treated with the aid of a medication called Flovent.

• Feline Asthma Management With Corticosteroids

  One of the best types of treatments for feline asthma is the use of corticosteroids, such as prednisolone or prednisone, to help reduce inflammation...

• Common Indicators of Cat Asthma

  Cat asthma symptoms are usually triggered by an allergic response. Other triggers can include tobacco smoke, pollen, dust, stress and cold air.

• Asthma in Cats

  The usual signs of asthma in cats include episodes of difficulty breathing that often occur suddenly, wheezing, decreased ability to exercise and coughing. This is a disease of the lower airways, so snuffling and congestion of the upper airways is not a typical sign.

• An Introduction to Cat Pneumonia

  Cats get Pneumonia just as we humans do. It is always a serious disease for cats and can threaten their lives.

• A Guide to Feline Upper Respiratory Disease

  The most common illness for a domesticated cat to contract is feline upper respiratory disease. Upper respiratory disease in a cat is basically...

• A Guide to Feline Upper Respiratory Disease

  The most common illness for a domesticated cat to contract is feline upper respiratory disease. Upper respiratory disease in a cat...

• 5 Causes of Cat Cold Infections

  The cat cold involves a variety of causes and symptoms. The most common causes include a number of viruses and infections, and can then involve secondary opportunist bacteria.

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