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hello all!
I am new here, but upon googling questions I’ve stumbled upon this site.
Friday afternoon I noticed a couple things off with my seven year old cat. Nothing major, but he seemed extra tired, and wasn’t eating. It was when he let my two year old pet him I knew something was wrong! Took him in, said he wasn’t breathing great, did x-rays, said possible pneumonia and gave him an antibiotic shot and sent us home with steroids. An hour later I noticed him laying flat, open mouth breathing and looking BAD. I ran him to the hospital where they immediately put him in an oxygen cage and started diuretics. Almost lost him twice that night. He was able to come home the next night. This afternoon hebfinally is drinking andbusing litter box. Still not much eating, but I read that’s common.
I’m curious if anyone else has been through this and has any suggestions/tips for me. I’m in shock, he’s been fine. He is part Maine Coon and they said this is common in their breeds. They told me with CHF the average life span is 6-12 months. Should we go through the cardiologist, or just keep him stress free at home and on his meds and comfortable?? At a loss right now, and just devastated. My top priority is keeping him comfortable and as happy as can be. How long did your cats live after being diagnosed??
Thanks for any advice!
Amanda
I am new here, but upon googling questions I’ve stumbled upon this site.
Friday afternoon I noticed a couple things off with my seven year old cat. Nothing major, but he seemed extra tired, and wasn’t eating. It was when he let my two year old pet him I knew something was wrong! Took him in, said he wasn’t breathing great, did x-rays, said possible pneumonia and gave him an antibiotic shot and sent us home with steroids. An hour later I noticed him laying flat, open mouth breathing and looking BAD. I ran him to the hospital where they immediately put him in an oxygen cage and started diuretics. Almost lost him twice that night. He was able to come home the next night. This afternoon hebfinally is drinking andbusing litter box. Still not much eating, but I read that’s common.
I’m curious if anyone else has been through this and has any suggestions/tips for me. I’m in shock, he’s been fine. He is part Maine Coon and they said this is common in their breeds. They told me with CHF the average life span is 6-12 months. Should we go through the cardiologist, or just keep him stress free at home and on his meds and comfortable?? At a loss right now, and just devastated. My top priority is keeping him comfortable and as happy as can be. How long did your cats live after being diagnosed??
Thanks for any advice!
Amanda