Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - 3: Applying the Mask

Learn how to train your cat to willingly place their nose in the AeroKat* Chamber mask with this step by step guide from a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviorist.
Feline or cat inhalers require the use of a mask and chamber to deliver the medication to a cat with asthma. Your cat too can learn to use the aerosol chamber mask to get away from the side effects of systemic medications.
In this video you will learn how to introduce the mask to your cat using positive reinforcement and simple items found around the house. Slowly and gradually build their confidence and remove their fear until they are comfortably placing their nose in the mask all on their own.
Other videos in the series:
Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - Asthma Inhaler Training with a Certified Behaviorist
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Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - 1: Creating Comfort
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Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - 2: Building Confidence • Teach Any Cat AeroKat*...
Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - 3: Applying the Mask • Teach Any Cat AeroKat*...
Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - 4: Extending the Duration • Teach Any Cat AeroKat*...
Teach Any Cat AeroKat* - 5: Inhaling the Medication • Teach Any Cat AeroKat*...
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[@alinahahall]

Thank you so much for these videos. It really takes alot of patience but it's so worth it. Never force upon it doesn't end well and makes the training take even longer. So keep having alot of patience and listen to your cat. Your bond will grow stronger. If you do force It'll end up with you having a bad relationship with your cat and getting them to use the inhalor will become a daily struggle. (From my own experience)

[@amandaklipfel1878]

About how long does it take for the entire training process?

[@ajchapeliere]

It will probably vary depending on the cat's personality and how good their relationship with their caretaker is, but I'd say a week at the bare minimum. I'm just starting a mamma cat that moved in with us when she was still pregnant. She's a bit reactive at times, so I'm training both her and her 5 month old kit on the mask, since the kit is fairly confident and extremely used to being handled. I'm expecting it to take at least a couple weeks; she does tolerate the mask being near enough her face to get at least some treatment in the meantime though. Granted, this is my first experience with an asthmatic cat.

[@Anais-23]

@trudellanimalhealth what do you advise for cats that are still coughing during the training period, since presumably they can't be medicated until they are completely comfortable with the mask and chamber?

[@TVDAnnu]

Our cat is taking hormonal pills when she's not yet on the inhaler and simultaneously with the inhaler (in lower doses) while getting used to using it

[@OCandy13]

Great video - thank you. What time frame are we looking at here? A week? Days? Thanks!

[@richardwebb3013]

Which is the training mask. The large or small mask?

[@TrudellAnimalHealth]

Hi @richardwebb3013 - thank you for reaching out! The two masks are designed for different-sized cats. The mask that fits your cat's face the best should be used for the medication, while the mask that doesn't fit as well can be used as the training mask. This way, you can ensure your cat receives the most effective treatment. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!