Why is My Cat Coughing?
Just like humans, your cat can have breathing problems too, such as cat asthma, also known as feline asthma, bronchitis and more, which impact their lives. And like humans, the correct medication and treatment plan can help them make the most of their lives as part of your family. The first step in this journey is to properly identify your cat’s symptoms and investigate what may be triggering your cat’s cough.
Living with asthma or bronchitis shouldn’t mean a lifetime of side effects
Feline asthma often impacts pets in their prime. This can lead to a lifetime of treatments that affect their quality of life. While there is no “cure” for cat asthma, you can treat and manage your cat’s symptoms to make sure they live the best life possible.
Through a combination of veterinarian-prescribed medications, diet and environment modification, your cat can be healthy. Inhaled medications are an important part of managing feline asthma and have fewer side effects than oral medications.
Side effects of chronic oral steroid use may include:
- Urination
- Diabetes
- Increased thirst and loss of bladder control
- Lethargy and no energy to play
- Immune suppression and increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bacterial and fungal infections
- Behavioural changes, including aggression
- Diabetes
- Weight gain
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Ulceration of the digestive tract
- Cushing’s disease
How the AeroKat* Chamber Helps
Designed specifically for cats, the AeroKat* Chamber helps deliver inhaled medications directly to the lungs for effective results using lower doses of drugs with fewer side effects. The exclusive Flow-Vu* indicator allows you to count your cat's breaths, providing visual feedback that they are receiving medication. There are many tips and tricks to help you train your cat to take their inhaler medication easily. AeroKat* Chamber and cat inhalers can be an important part of your cat’s treatment, while helping strengthen your bond.
The AeroKat* chamber helps deliver inhaled medications prescribed by your veterinarian directly to the lungs for effective results using lower doses of drugs with fewer side effects.
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