Symptoms & Quality of Life
Cat Respiratory Condition Treatments
While cat asthma and feline chronic bronchitis are caused by different issues, they both trigger inflammation in the lungs. Inflamed airways cause narrowing, constriction, and blockage of the tubes which leads to the symptoms of breathing difficulty and the potential for respiratory attack. While these lifelong conditions cannot be cured, your cat can lead a normal playful life with proper medication and management.
Treatments
Living with asthma or bronchitis shouldn't mean a lifetime of side effects.
Inhaled forms of steroid are preferred for long-term management
To help keep your cat playing, medication needs to be given regularly and for the rest of your cat's life. Corticosteroids are routinely prescribed by veterinarians because they work to keep the inflammation down so your cat stays symptom free. Corticosteroids are available in inhaled and systemic (oral and injectable) forms.
Shop nowDiagnosing Your Cat
Understanding the difference in your cat's cough can be important in knowing when to take your cat to the vet. Early identification of symptoms may help your cat get the help it needs before an attack.
Common symptoms of asthma include:
- Heavy/rapid breathing
- Lethargy
- Breathing through the mouth
- Getting low to the ground and extending neck when coughing
Watch the video to see and hear an example of a cat with asthma.