The cat who nearly died of hay fever

A poorly cat who was plagued by hay fever has been given a special inhaler after a rape field was planted next to his home.

Bruno, who suffers from asthma, nearly died after he succumbed to the wheezing and spluttering that plagues millions of humans during the summer months.



Experts suggested Bruno use a specially adapted inhaler - just like human sufferers do - to try to ease his snuffles. Owner Anna Dickie now has to administer the drugs through the special puffer which fits over her cat's mouth.

Although pets are usually blamed for causing allergies with their shedding fur, feline asthma affects one in 200 cats. Symptoms include coughing wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Experts now believe human lifestyles, such as smoking, dusty houses, pollen, human dandruff and even some types of cat litter, can contribute to cat asthma.