Frequently Asked Questions ........

Q4) Cats are said to aggravate the asthmatic condition of their people. Do they also get asthma?

Ans : Cats do get asthma. It is called Feline Asthma. A labored breathing is the first sign. Then a wheezing starts, and then the coughing. Otherwise cats behave normally, eating well, and showing no other signs of illness.

Feline Asthma is a type of allergic bronchitis. People should avoid smoking or wearing perfume near a cat that has this problem.

To find out whether your cat suffers form Asthma, the vet would need an X-ray of the chest, blood count and heartworm test.

Oral steroids are considered the most effective treatment, but should be undertaken under the guidance of an expert. Antihistamines also give good results.