What to feed a cat with a cough

A cat that persistently coughs may be suffering from feline upper respiratory virus, which is caused by the feline herpesvirus. Symptoms include lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes. Alternatively, the cat may have a pulmonary disease that causes frequent coughing. Owners should take their cats to the vet for inspection and treatment. Also, a cat with a foreign object in its throat may exhibit frequent coughing. Owners should take their cats to the vet for an X-ray to check for any foreign objects.

Why do cats cough?

Coughing is a mechanism to clear foreign objects from the airways. Cats don't often cough. Common causes of coughing in cats include bacterial bronchitis, asthma, heartworm disease, and chylothorax. Other less common causes include pulmonary capillariasis, lungworm infection, tracheal collapse or foreign bodies in the trachea, ingestion of liquids or toxic fumes.

What does a cat's cough look like?

Coughing in cats can be caused by pulmonary problems or exposure to offensive smells. When a cat coughs, it often assumes a squatting position with an extended neck, accompanied by symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.

What can cats eat to alleviate coughing?

Cats with coughs can take antibiotics and cough suppressants. Generally, symptoms improve significantly after three to five days of treatment. During treatment, make sure to dress your cat warmly and isolate it from other animals to prevent transmission.