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  1. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He is still limping around and having trouble getting comfortable. Not wanting to eat much either. I am starting him back on that appetite enhancer topical and going to get him some other food to see if that helps. I hardly slept. He sleeps next to me and tossed and turned most of the night. I...
  2. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    Noticed my little buddy limping this morning and not acting himself. He didn't want to get out of bed, didn't want to walk, didn't want to eat or drink... When he did walk, he was dragging his back paw and appeared to be losing feeling in one of his legs. Knowing what I know about blood clots...
  3. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    I worked as a vet tech before, I am familiar. I just use video as it is easier for us all. His visits are not cheap so I believe this is why she remains in contact with us. That, and she adores him. --- As for an update, he got his xrays done and they are all clear. No fluid. We have to...
  4. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    I was trying to explain this as well but just ended up sending a video. It is like taking in a normal breath and quickly forcing it back out. I am wondering if this is down to having fluid around his lungs. Like it was forcing his lungs to empty faster. He has been eating well and has not had...
  5. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He is sleeping, down to 32 breaths per min. He has been averaging 25 to 32 since his diagnoses so this is good. Not as labored but still a bit of stomach pushing. Hoping that stops by tomorrow.
  6. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    I noticed last night his breathing was less labored and this morning as well. I am going to assume the pill is doing its job. He even cleaned himself right after eating which he hasn't done since last week. He was very alert, talkative, purring, and finished his breakfast. He hasn't finished a...
  7. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He is resting right now with one of the other cats and it is at 36 (resting breathing rate). Still labored but not as bad right now. I hope this means the meds are doing their job. His stomach is still moving too much for my liking. If it doesn't improve, I am not going to wait for his next...
  8. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    And for this, we talk directly with his doctor via e-mail. She saw a video of his breathing and just said to monitor it as it can take time for the new medication to remove the fluid. This clinic doesn't allow the front desk to relay messages like this.
  9. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He has been with the same heart doctor since his first heart failure which was last February. She checks his lungs, heart, does blood work, and listen to everything as well as monitor is arrhythmia every visit. She tells him each visit that he is her favorite patient because he loved everyone at...
  10. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    His rate is staying above 40 again. He is otherwise acting mostly normal. Just keeps wanting food. I was told if it stays elevated after a few more days to take him back to the ER as he might need fluid to be drained. 😔
  11. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    I keep notes for everything. I have a hardcover spiral notebook for all the meds and changes. I am just trying to figure out of this is from asthma or if his heart failure is still progressing. I just can't tell. I am waiting to hear back from the vet. Going to send them a video.
  12. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He was sitting on me earlier and I noticed his breathing was faster so I timed it and it was at 48, then 44. It stayed at 44 so I have him another furosemide like that vet recommended and checked about 30 min later and it is down to 36. So I am going to have to switch him over to the new one...
  13. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    I check those. I know to since my last cats died from losing oxygen (cancer is believed to have spread to his lungs). Stool seems fine although it is hard to tell between his and the ragdoll's cause they both go large (larger cats) but the ragdoll usually has more wetness from having tummy...
  14. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    Yeah I have been doing that for awhile. His breaths per minute are between 25 and 32 but his breathing still seems deep and labored. He ate one of those fancy feast appetizers, most of it anyways. Not ideal but better than nothing (there are no added vitamins). I got his pills down again, he...
  15. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He hasn't wanted to eat since this morning and has been in the same spot for 4 hours. Has labored breathing which was the case yesterday when he went to the vet but they were not overly concerned about. I can't stop worrying about it. I keep trying to stay busy so I don't get upset. I don't want...
  16. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    Still about the same. Weak and tired but not sleeping well. He is eating. Will not take any treats so I had to give him his meds. Thankfully he got them down. I am hoping for a miracle for him.
  17. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    He ate this morning but has not wanted food since. The vet gave an appetite stimulate, hopefully it kicks in soon.
  18. BluOnyx

    Sudden health issues (fluid in lungs, enlarged heart)

    I thought I would update this thread. I been worrying the last few days about my boy. He wasn't acting himself. Being put off by food. Breathing deep and not sleeping well. Decided to take him to the ER. He was entering heart failure again. It was just starting. He is getting changed to a...
  19. BluOnyx

    Enalapril and cough?

    Also his vet is not concerned with the coughing as his lungs were just looked at and he will be going back next month. She said it doesn't sound like any sort of emergency and just to keep an eye on things. His breathing is normal otherwise.
  20. BluOnyx

    Enalapril and cough?

    I did speak with the vet and she told me coughing is not a side-effect of ACE inhibitors in cats, just in humans. I made that bold for anyone else looking. He, to the best of my knowledge, has never had a hairball. I have never seen him make one. My other two have had some but I can tell it is...
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