Due to fast eating behavior a pet can inhale air along with food and liquid. The inhalation of food and liquids can cause severe damage to the lungs of your cat or dog. It is important to consults a veterinarian when you notice your pet inhaling food of liquids.
How to Recognize
Inhalation of food means your pet eats his/her food and drinks his/her water very quickly.
Causes of Inhalation Of Food
Inhalation of food may be due to behavioral problems such as competition or greediness. Some medical conditions can also be the cause of the inhalation of food, such as malnutrition or parasites.
Diagnosis
Bring your pet to the veterinarian to test him/her for a medical cause of inhaling their food. If your pet inhales food due to a behavioral problem, it can lead to more aggressive behavior in the future.
Treatment for Inhalation Of Food
If your pet eats too quickly due to a behavioral problem, place a tennis ball in his/her bowl to try to slow them.
Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.