If the cough does not persist beyond several days, even 5 days, it will probably be a cold. In case of pharyngitis or laryngitis, the cat will then emit dumb meows following the inflammation. It can also be tracheitis, a viral infection called coryza or a parasitic infection called mycosis. It will then be a wet cough accompanied by rejection.
If the cough is daily, it must be taken seriously and consult a veterinarian to find out the cause and find a solution. List the symptoms observed, the frequency and tone of the cough, and his general condition. All this information will be invaluable to the veterinarian in establishing his diagnosis. A mucus sample may, in some cases, be necessary for analysis.
- Bronchitis or bronchiolitis: characterized by a dry cough which may be accompanied by breathing difficulties. Bronchitis in felines can be the result of food poisoning or heart failure.
- Feline asthma: characterized by fits of rales
If the coughing spells are accompanied by sneezing, the veterinarian can look for an allergic cause.
The treatments will be different according to the pathologies, he can resort to antibiotics in case of bacterial infection, steroids in case of allergy and if it is a heart failure, a surgical intervention will be necessary.
