I have a 4 year old cat who never goes outside and is not around other cats. I've noticed recently that at times he seems to have a horse cough. Is there something I might give him for this?
2006-12-19 22:22:01 · 3 answers · asked by tiggerluvleo 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's possible, but not likely. Especially if he hasn't had any contact with other animals. Kennel cough is an airborne disease, but it only travels 10-12 feet from the infected animal that is coughing it into the air. This is why it's called "kennel cough", in kennels animals are only a few feet away from another so this disease can spread very easily in a kennel. With kennel cough, the trachea is very irritated, so if you rub on his neck he will go into a coughing fit, and the cough sounds like croup or a goose honking, very distinct sound.
Some other things that can cause coughing: feline asthma, heart disease, hairballs, acid reflux, certain parasite infestations (capillaria and roundworm)-these are in no particular order, just as they came to mind.
2006-12-19 22:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes thay can get kennel cough how old is the cat
2006-12-20 06:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by lulu2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they have to catch it off other cats/dogs in order to get it but I'm not 100% on that one.
Take it to the vet to be on the safe side.
2006-12-20 06:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋