AeroKat Aerosol Chamber for Cats

Product Overview
Aerosol chamber for effectively treating respiratory illnesses in cats.

Aerosol Inhalation Therapy – AeroKat makes it possible
Thanks to the AeroKat* and Flow-VU indicator, respiratory illnesses in cats can be effectively treated. The aerosol chamber is suited for treating feline asthma, chronic bronchitis or allergic rhinitis.

Structure of the Aerosol Chamber for Cats
2 respiratory masks: complete coverage of the mouth and nose; eyes should not be covered
Inhalation valve: highly sensitive, minimally-resistant valve, developed for low-volume respirations
Antistatic chamber: stores the medicated aerosols and allows the cat to take more time to breath in/inhale the fine medication particles
Universal inhaler port: can be used with all common inhalers

Please note: AeroKat does not work with dry-powder inhalers

When only using an inhaler, it is imperative to coordinate each dose of medication with the animal's respirations. These processes must be carried out simultaneously, which is not realistic with a cat. The medicated aerosols would then only be sprayed onto the throat and mouth of the animal and would not reach the respiratory tract. Treatment without this device is ineffective in improving the cat's health.

The Small Aerosol Chamber with Great Efficacy
Targeted treatment of respiratory illnesses helps to reestablish and maintain an animal's health and quality of life. The AeroKat allows cats suffering from feline asthma to inhale the correct dose to improve their symptoms.

The functionality is simple yet intelligent: the chamber located between the metered dose inhaler and respiratory mask stores the medicated aerosols sprayed into it. Small and large particles are separated from one another so that only the fine particles can be inhaled while the larger particles stick to the walls of the spacer. The fine particles can pass into the lungs unhindered and take affect. Because the atomised medicated aerosols initially remain in the chamber, the cat can simply inhale the active ingredients while breathing normally.

Using the Aerosol Chamber
The cap should first be removed from the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Shake the inhaler well and insert the mouthpiece into the universal adapter on the back of the chamber. The respiratory mask on the other side of the chamber is then to be set onto the mouth and nose area of the cat. It is important to ensure that the areas covered by the mask are completely sealed so that no aerosols can escape during exhalations. If the respiratory mask is properly located on the cat's nose, the inhaler can be activated and the dose released into the chamber. The atomised particles will collect in the chamber and the coarse aerosol particles will remain on the wall of the spacer. The fine particles will be inhaled through the cat's normal breathing pattern and reach the lungs.

The frequency of sprays is dependent upon the severity of the illness and the prescribed dose.

For sensitive and skittish animals, the spray should occur before the mask is applied.

Introducing the cat to the aerosol chamber can take some time. The animal can be carefully wrapped in a towel to safely hold it during the treatment.

Flow-VU* Indicator for Visually Monitoring Breathing
In order to monitor the number of breaths taken, the AeroKat chamber from Trudell is equipped with a Flow-VU indicator.

When introducing the cat to the aerosol chamber, it can happen that the animal first attempts to interrupt his breathing or hold his breath. In order to ensure that the preparation is being inhaled, the indicator irregularly moves toward the cat when the aerosol is being inhaled. As the Flow-VU indicator can perceive breaths with very low resistance, it is possible to reliably monitor the effectiveness of the inhalation process. Upon completion of the inhalation, the indicator automatically returns to its original vertical position and remains here until the next inhalation. In this way, the cat's breaths can be easily counted.

AeroKat Feline Aerosol Chamber

Product Details for the AeroKat
AeroKat aerosol chamber
For feline aerosol therapy e.g. for chronic bronchitis or feline asthma
For use with a metered-dosage inhaler (from human medicine; not included)
Aerosol dose is pumped into the chamber and can be slowly inhaled by the cat
Flow VU indicator is triggered by the movement of the animal's breathing
AeroKat chamber made of unbreakable polymer
Exhalation valve directs the exhaled air away from the cat
AeroKat can be used with metered dose inhalers from human medicine
It is advisable to let your vet demonstrate proper usage
Do not use with powder inhalers
Delivery contents: AeroKat with 2 breathing masks (small & medium)

How to Clean the Aerosol Chamber
The AeroKat should be cleaned prior to the first use and once per week
Remove only the back section, the mask adapter and the mask
Soak all components in lukewarm water and a cleaning agent for 15 minutes and carefully move them back and forth under the water
Then rinse all of the components off with clean water
Gently shake water residue from the mask adapter, back section and mask
Place the components on a towel or similar and let them air dry
Do not rub dry!
Only rebuild the AeroKat once all parts are thoroughly dry
Once they are completely dry, put the mask, back section and mask adapter back together