ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cats are prone to laryngospasm, characterized by tight closure of the arytenoids in response to mechanical or chemical stimulation. Laryngospasm can occur during intubation as well as during extubation. It is rare for it to happen later during recovery.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cats typically have a strong laryngeal response, where the throat closes to prevent materials from entering their airway. During intubation, this may lead to pushing harder on the endotracheal tube, which can cause trauma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Laryngospasm is a common complication encountered when intubating cats. Physical, chemical and thermal stimulation of the larynx and upper airway can produce this reflex, though the trigger in this case was unknown.

Detailed explanation-4: -The condition occurs when the cartilages of the larynx do not open and close normally during respiration. Signs include a dry cough, voice changes, and noisy breathing that slowly progresses to obvious difficulty in breathing during stress and exertion, and eventually to collapse. Regurgitation and vomiting may occur.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anesthesia. In some cases, laryngospasm occurs during general anesthesia. This happens when the anesthesia or extubation (removal of the nose or throat tube) irritates your vocal cords.