My cat was around smoke. What are symptoms of lung problems?

If Mika has asthma, bronchitis, or some other chronic respiratory condition, then this could be aggravated by exposure to the cigarette smoke. But if she's healthy with no pre-existing issues, I would not expect a few days of secondhand smoke exposure to cause any significant problems.

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. Mold can cause respiratory issues in cats long term however it is difficult to tell if it is effecting them until they start showing clinical signs. Depending on age and health condition, the signs could range from mild to severe. Some signs that cats may exhibit are as follows: Runny nose Itchy and runny eyes Skin infections Persistent scratching Coughs and wheezing sounds Nose/mouth bleeding Continuous mold exposure can cause seizures and tremors. Cats in particular will become agitated or anxious due to allergies. Both dogs and cats that have been exposed to mold are also known to shake their ears and heads. Some may also chew their paws, have chronic ear infections, foul odor of the skin and hair loss are other signs that may emerge after mold exposure. You may want to consider getting some HEPA filters in your home to help minimize exposure to both you and your cat. ( https://oransi.com/collections/air-purifiers-for-mold ) Also, I suggest you keep indoor humidity <50% - you can purchase a hygrometer if you don't have one that will tell you the humidity levels. ( https://www.lowes.com/pd/ThermoPro/5013585047 ) There is no direct link to mold exposure and lung cancer in cats but could it be possible, I would venture to say yes. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Respiratory and cardiac diseases may be responsible for this chronic cough and must be differentiate/diagnosed and treat properly. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Radiographs of the chest will be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Unfortunately, second hand smoke is just as bad for cats as it is for humans. The good news is that many many pets and humans have lived with second hand smoke - it's far some ideal, but not a death sentence. It's helpful to take Noushmc to a different room while your father smokes and I would continue doing that. It would be ideal to set up an area where there is no cigarette smoke where Noushmc can live (or have your father smoke outside), but that's probably unrealistic. I would recommend letting your veterinarian know that she is exposed to second hand smoke if she ever needs treatment for a respiratory disease - it may not change anything, but it will be good for the veterinarian to know. Best of luck to you and Noushmc.

Monitor for difficulty breathing wheezing, coughing, lethargy, drooling, loss of appetite, wobbly gait or tremors. Remove him to an area with fresh air and ventilate the affected areas for several hours before bringing him back in.

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. Mild intoxication can occur from exposure to second-hand marijuana smoke. Clinical signs of marijuana toxicosis in cats include drooling, increased locomotor activity (e.g. wandering aimlessly, spontaneous jumping behavior), sedation, depression, anxiety, head bobbing/weaving, swaying from side to side, disorientation, vocalization, agitation, aggression, drinking excessively, difficulty swallowing, sneezing, not eating, seizures, diarrhea, and vomiting. Please monitor her carefully for the next 12-24 hours. If you notice any severe symptoms you will need to take her to your veterinarian. I cannot say how long it will be in her system as I do not know how much she inhaled. My guess would be less than 12 hours for one episode of direct inhalation but each individual animal is different in how they react (just like humans). Please note that we are not an emergency service and cannot guarantee a prompt reply. In the future, if you think your pet have some type of toxicity it is best to call Animal Poison Control or your local emergency veterinarian for assistance/guidance. ( https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Respiratory issues in kittens can be quite serious and I would definitely have a vet see your kitten. Smoking around your kitten can also be very damaging and it would be ideal if you smoked outside. Many animals develop lung cancer when they have owners who smoke and this unfortunately isn't widely known. This issue probably has more to do with an underlying condition and I would have your kitten seen ASAP. I hope Fuji feels better soon!