Precious Cat Sweetly Holds Mom's Hand While Getting an Asthma Treatment
Nothing is sweeter than our pets being clingy and wanting to be around us all the time. Whether that's due to being anxious and terrified or because they're just showing us love, moments like that are so precious.
One cat named Dash couldn't resist staying close to his mama while getting an asthma treatment. Check out how he literally held her hand in this video shared on January 10.
Aw, poor Dash! Being close to mom seemed to make getting that treatment so much easier.
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Similar to humans, cats can also develop asthma, known as feline asthma, which develops as a result of reacting sensitively to allergens in the air. It's a chronic condition of the airways being inflamed due to allergens inhaled by the cat. This triggers an immune response, which causes the airways to be irritated and swollen, constructing the airways due to mucus accumulation, which makes it hard for the cat to properly breathe.
Although only 1–5% of cats develop asthma, it's a risk to be considered.
Signs of Asthma in Cats
It's crucial to look out for signs in your cat to prevent the condition from becoming fatal if left untreated.
If your cat starts to wheeze, has difficulty breathing, does open-mouth breathing, has rapid breathing, hacking or coughing, or vomits, it's advised to consult a vet for a proper diagnosis.
Another sign to look out for is if your cat's body is hunched closely to the ground with an extended neck forward, similar to throwing up a hairball.
The vet would do a round of different tests, such as allergy testing, x-rays, and cytology, which means microscopically evaluating the cells in the cat’s airway secretions.
Once diagnosed, the treatment for feline asthma usually involves corticosteroids, which reduce the inflammation of the lungs and can be combined with bronchodilators to help dilate the airways. These are usually available in inhaled, oral, or injectable forms.
Although feline asthma can't be cured, it can be significantly improved with continued treatment. That's why it's important to pay attention to any signs that might indicate feline asthma is present.
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