Understanding Feline Asthma: Recognizing Symptoms and Providing Relief

“My cat is gagging.” Plot twist: your cat is probably coughing. And yes, they are very dramatic about it. Cats don’t cough politely like dogs. They crouch low, extend the neck, elbows out, make hacking sounds… and convince everyone in the room they’re about to vomit. Spoiler: nothing comes up. Because it’s not a gag. It’s a cough. The big one to know: Feline asthma 🫁🐱 This is one of the most common causes of coughing in cats, and it’s wildly under-recognized. What asthma coughs often look like