Published Mar 19, 2024
Fluff Twins
Poncha does something peculiar every morning without fail. After waking up, the handsome black cat moves his bed from one area of his home to another—a move that may be puzzling to onlookers who don’t know the whole story.
A creature of habit
It’s funny and pretty adorable, sure. But could there be a more important reason why Poncha feels the need to transport his bed from the living room to the kitchen at his home in Berlin, Germany?
Those must be some strong teeth you got there, Poncha. / Fluff Twins
Cats do lots of bizarre things that may seem nonsensical to humans. But for Poncha, there could be a good reason why, according to experts.
A breath of fresh air
Poncha was diagnosed with chronic feline asthma as a kitten. It’s a respiratory condition that most clinicians believe is caused by an allergic reaction to one or more inhaled irritants. Many cats with the condition experience coughing, gagging, vomiting, or difficulty breathing, among other symptoms. Because of this, Poncha uses an inhaler twice a day to keep him safe and comfortable.
Poncha has become a pro at using his inhaler every day! / Fluff Twins
It makes sense that asthmatic cats may be more susceptible—and thus more aware—of their surroundings. That’s why some experts believe certain behaviors by asthmatic felines, such as moving their bed into a different area of the home, may be explained by the cat’s desire to improve their environment.
In other words, Poncha simply prefers the air quality in the kitchen to that in the living room, and he doesn’t care who knows it.
Poncha keeps a watchful eye guarding his castle. / Fluff Twins
To Poncha, it seems a change in scenery can be a literal breath of fresh air. Fortunately, with reliable treatments and routine check-ins at the vet, cats with feline asthma can still live long, happy, and healthy lives.
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