CatZ Coughing

CatZ cough for a variety of reasons.  Very often its hairballs from excessive grooming and there are products you can give them to help ease the irritation.

It could also be a blade of grass, in which case you may need to visit the vet.   Dino was coughing a lot, so I took him to the vet and they kept him in overnight after operating to remove the offending blade.  It was three inches long and stuck too far down his throat to be able to remove it while he was conscious.  ‘Dino!  Chew your grass properly!’ I told him after the vet presented me with a £75 bill (which I thought quite reasonable).

The thing to look our for is whether the cough produces mucus, blood or stomach contents.  If you CatZ is loosing weight and is listless, it could be an infection or some form of inflammation. Then it’s time for a trip to the vet!

If there’s no other symptoms, try one of the pastes available to help with fur-balls. There’s a few on the market ranging from £5 – £20, but the only one that will be any good is the one your cats like, unless you’re going to rub it on their lips, and that won’t make you popular!