Signs of smoke inhalation include cherry red gums (carbon monoxide poisoning), eye, mouth or nasal discharge, labored breathing, coughing, singed hair with a smoky odor on the coat.
1. Immediately remove cat from smoke and into fresh air.
This is a life-threatening emergency.
2. Check the cat's ABCs, and perform CPR as needed.
3. Take your cat to a veterinary hospital immediately.
This is a life-threatening emergency. Complications of smoke inhalation can occur 24-48 hours after the incident.