How do you treat congestion in a cat?
Cats with nasal or airway congestion may benefit from increased environmental humidification, such as being taken into a steamy bathroom for 10-15 minutes several times per day. Some cats will benefit from nose drops if the nasal discharge is particularly severe or the nasal tissues become painful.
What does it mean when your cat is congested?
Rhinitis in cats is a common complication of upper respiratory infections (cat flu). Viral infection (feline herpesvirus or feline calicivirus) is the most common cause of these infections. Other causes of feline rhinitis include: Bacterial infections (usually secondary to viral infections)
What are the symptoms of a congested cat?
Just like people, cats can come in contact with highly contagious viruses that result in cold and flu like symptoms. A congested cat’s symptoms can include coughing, sneezing, runny eyes and, in some cases, labored breathing. Congestion usually is not serious, but kittens and elderly cats are at higher risk…
Why does my older cat make a high pitched noise?
In cats, it is usually noticed in a younger cat with polyps, but sometimes is seen in obese older cats as well. Stridor is a high-pitched and noisy sound that can occur during either exhalation or inhalation, and is usually caused by a respiratory obstruction.
Why does my older cat make a wheezing sound?
This sound is usually normal, but could indicate an obstruction of the larynx or upper airways. In cats, it is usually noticed in a younger cat with polyps, but sometimes is seen in obese older cats as well.
How old does a cat have to be to have breathing problems?
Affected short-nosed, flat-faced (brachycephalic) cats with inherited paralysis of the voice box (laryngeal paralysis) typically are younger than one year of age when breathing problems are detected. The acquired paralysis of the voice box (laryngeal paralysis) typically occurs in older cats.
Just like people, cats can come in contact with highly contagious viruses that result in cold and flu like symptoms. A congested cat’s symptoms can include coughing, sneezing, runny eyes and, in some cases, labored breathing. Congestion usually is not serious, but kittens and elderly cats are at higher risk…
In cats, it is usually noticed in a younger cat with polyps, but sometimes is seen in obese older cats as well. Stridor is a high-pitched and noisy sound that can occur during either exhalation or inhalation, and is usually caused by a respiratory obstruction.
Why does my flat faced cat have congestion?
Flat-faced breeds are susceptible to congestion from upper respiratory infections. Congestion in cats can be caused by an upper respiratory infection, allergies, a virus or even a tumor.
Affected short-nosed, flat-faced (brachycephalic) cats with inherited paralysis of the voice box (laryngeal paralysis) typically are younger than one year of age when breathing problems are detected. The acquired paralysis of the voice box (laryngeal paralysis) typically occurs in older cats.
