The Look and Sound of Cat Asthma
Feb 20, 2018
1 min read
Our Veterinary Hospital sees many asthmatic kitties in Long Beach-- often mistaken for "vomiting hairballs". Often their X-rays will show "doughnuts" caused by thickened bronchial walls
It is critical for correct diagnosis for us to characterize whether our pets are coughing or vomiting, but cat symptoms can be quite a challenge to understand. This is why a recent video by National Geographic caught our attention- it unintentionally captured a large kitty in a paroxysm of coughing.
Please take a look and a good listen.
If your pet is doing something strange, please grab your cell phone and film the episode. It will make it much easier for us to figure out what they are doing.
This is a helpful article for cat owners because coughing can sometimes be mistaken for hairballs. Recording a video of unusual symptoms is a useful tip that can help a veterinarian understand what is happening. I also find online directories helpful when looking for useful local services and business information, such as HelloSays.