Can cats reverse sneeze like dogs do or is it an asthma attack? How can I tell the…
April 30, 2009 · Posted in
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Great question. Cat’s can have reverse sneezes like a dog although they are more unusual. The description usually goes like this: the pet assumes a wide-based posture with the neck extended and makes short, harsh INSPIRATORY efforts that are often followed by a gag and swallow. The sneeze is a breathing in. Then everything is normal. A true asthma “attack” usually includes difficulty in breathing increases in rate and labored breathing. A cough that could be indicative of asthma, is usually a honking EXPIRATORY noise that sounds similar to a cat bringing up a hairball. A cat with asthma may also have changes in the way their lungs sound through a stethoscope whereas a cat with a reverse sneeze will usually have clear lungs. Your veterinarian is in best position to listen for changes.
pIn most cases, reverse sneezes are not dangerous to cats but they can sound very alarming. They often can have an underlying cause like a foreign body in the back of the nose or a polyp so it always best to have it checked out. Asthma can be very serious in cats and I consider an asthma attack an emergency. Hope all this info helps you to sort things out! Good luck. /p
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