Hello! I discovered this wonderful site while researching ways to help my recently diagnosed asthmatic cat.
Mozzie was rescued from a shelter 8 years ago, and turns 9 next week. She’s always has respiratory issues (FVR from her shelter days).She sneezes occasionally, her one eye occasionally waters, and she’s always been just a bit congested. She gets the FVRCP vaccine every 3 years.
I noticed her breathing was becoming more labored and she was squatting down and extending her neck. I sent a video to the vet and last week they did x-rays to confirm the asthma.
I have changed her litter to be unscented and dust free, purchased a humidifier for cold Ohio winters, I dust and vaccum regularly, and I’m changing out cleaning products to be more natural or scent free, and she’s on a high quality prescription food. We are also having the only carpet that exists in our house replaced (we bought the house in March 2020). The previous owners didn’t clean often and the carpet appears quite old.
The vet has prescribed Flovent for after attacks (hasn’t arrived yet) and prednisone post any attacks until the inhaler arrives. From what I’ve been reading Flovent should be used more so as preventative and daily, and not just after attacks. I’m guessing the vet doesn’t want her consistently on pred as Mozzie is already prone to idiopathic cystitis.
I would love to hear any tips or advice on how any other asthmatic cat parents help their cats manage? I want to do anything I can to help her and I’m feeling a bit scared and overwhelmed.
Thank you!
Mozzie was rescued from a shelter 8 years ago, and turns 9 next week. She’s always has respiratory issues (FVR from her shelter days).She sneezes occasionally, her one eye occasionally waters, and she’s always been just a bit congested. She gets the FVRCP vaccine every 3 years.
I noticed her breathing was becoming more labored and she was squatting down and extending her neck. I sent a video to the vet and last week they did x-rays to confirm the asthma.
I have changed her litter to be unscented and dust free, purchased a humidifier for cold Ohio winters, I dust and vaccum regularly, and I’m changing out cleaning products to be more natural or scent free, and she’s on a high quality prescription food. We are also having the only carpet that exists in our house replaced (we bought the house in March 2020). The previous owners didn’t clean often and the carpet appears quite old.
The vet has prescribed Flovent for after attacks (hasn’t arrived yet) and prednisone post any attacks until the inhaler arrives. From what I’ve been reading Flovent should be used more so as preventative and daily, and not just after attacks. I’m guessing the vet doesn’t want her consistently on pred as Mozzie is already prone to idiopathic cystitis.
I would love to hear any tips or advice on how any other asthmatic cat parents help their cats manage? I want to do anything I can to help her and I’m feeling a bit scared and overwhelmed.
Thank you!
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