Asthma question

My 9 year old guy was diagnosed with feline asthma about 2
years ago. Not terrifically troubled by it (so far). Perhaps 1 or 2
episodes, lasting under a minute, in a 24 hour period. Maybe a couple
more I'm not around to witness.

I got all possible allergens out of the house---clumping cat
litter, scented fabric softeners, carpet deodorizers, etc. I don't
smoke either. However, every time the forced air furnace kicks on, he
runs over and plants himself on top of the register. I had the ducts
cleaned a year ago, and will have them done again next month. I can't
help but think that this behavior doesn't help his respiratory
problem.

He is pretty well an inside cat, but pops out for VERY short
spells. Kinda spooky, which suits me fine.

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

Thanks for any information or experiences.

Blair T. North Vancouver, B.C.

blair thompson wrote:

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

Thanks for any information or experiences.

Do you have an air filter (HEPA preferred) on your furnace? That may help.

However, if your cat is coughing once or twice a day, that's fairly serious
asthma. If it were me I'd want to have him treated before there is scarring in
the lungs.

With inhalant allergies it may be impossible to eliminate every source. We have
a cat with asthma, and I strongly recommend you not let the condition go
untreated. We use the Aerokat inhaler with Flovent and it has completely
eliminated her symptoms. She also became more active and playful again once her
coughing was eliminated--we had not realized how sick she felt before she was
treated, but she spent most of time sleeping. We felt bad that we waited until
she was coughing several times a week to seek treatment.

blair thompson wrote:

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

Thanks for any information or experiences.

Do you have an air filter (HEPA preferred) on your furnace? That may help.

However, if your cat is coughing once or twice a day, that's fairly serious
asthma. If it were me I'd want to have him treated before there is scarring in
the lungs.

With inhalant allergies it may be impossible to eliminate every source. We have
a cat with asthma, and I strongly recommend you not let the condition go
untreated. We use the Aerokat inhaler with Flovent and it has completely
eliminated her symptoms. She also became more active and playful again once her
coughing was eliminated--we had not realized how sick she felt before she was
treated, but she spent most of time sleeping. We felt bad that we waited until
she was coughing several times a week to seek treatment.

blair thompson wrote:

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

Thanks for any information or experiences.

Do you have an air filter (HEPA preferred) on your furnace? That may help.

However, if your cat is coughing once or twice a day, that's fairly serious
asthma. If it were me I'd want to have him treated before there is scarring in
the lungs.

With inhalant allergies it may be impossible to eliminate every source. We have
a cat with asthma, and I strongly recommend you not let the condition go
untreated. We use the Aerokat inhaler with Flovent and it has completely
eliminated her symptoms. She also became more active and playful again once her
coughing was eliminated--we had not realized how sick she felt before she was
treated, but she spent most of time sleeping. We felt bad that we waited until
she was coughing several times a week to seek treatment.

From: ospam (Yngver)

We use the Aerokat inhaler with Flovent and it has completely
eliminated her symptoms. She also became more active and playful again once
her
coughing was eliminated--we had not realized how sick she felt before she was
treated, but she spent most of time sleeping. We felt bad that we waited
until
she was coughing several times a week to seek treatment.


Do you still have to give her steroids with the Flovent? I talked to another
person that is using the Aerokat but she says the vet is still giving the cat
steroids. We have Meesha on a natural cortisone but I'm interesting in
learning about the Aerokat. Also, how often do you give her the Flovent?
Thanks.

Lauren
________
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From: ospam (Yngver)

We use the Aerokat inhaler with Flovent and it has completely
eliminated her symptoms. She also became more active and playful again once
her
coughing was eliminated--we had not realized how sick she felt before she was
treated, but she spent most of time sleeping. We felt bad that we waited
until
she was coughing several times a week to seek treatment.


Do you still have to give her steroids with the Flovent? I talked to another
person that is using the Aerokat but she says the vet is still giving the cat
steroids. We have Meesha on a natural cortisone but I'm interesting in
learning about the Aerokat. Also, how often do you give her the Flovent?
Thanks.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: ospam (Yngver)

We use the Aerokat inhaler with Flovent and it has completely
eliminated her symptoms. She also became more active and playful again once
her
coughing was eliminated--we had not realized how sick she felt before she was
treated, but she spent most of time sleeping. We felt bad that we waited
until
she was coughing several times a week to seek treatment.


Do you still have to give her steroids with the Flovent? I talked to another
person that is using the Aerokat but she says the vet is still giving the cat
steroids. We have Meesha on a natural cortisone but I'm interesting in
learning about the Aerokat. Also, how often do you give her the Flovent?
Thanks.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

http://www.nutritionfarm.com/products/petpycc.htm
I'v posted this to a couple of postings - but for a pussycat in
discomfort - it's worth posting agaan - I'd really suggest a good
read of this page. search for others and see what's been said - this
is just one site I picked after the search - there are many others.
and once again - if anyone with a poorly cat - switches to this, I'd
love to hear the results, I havn't used it on a pet yet, but I have on
myself and know how good it is - plus it's not a harmful drug, it
won't cause anything adverse.
email false ~ get me at - stuartrATslingshot.co.nz (just replace the
AT with the correct @ symbol.

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

http://www.nutritionfarm.com/products/petpycc.htm
I'v posted this to a couple of postings - but for a pussycat in
discomfort - it's worth posting agaan - I'd really suggest a good
read of this page. search for others and see what's been said - this
is just one site I picked after the search - there are many others.
and once again - if anyone with a poorly cat - switches to this, I'd
love to hear the results, I havn't used it on a pet yet, but I have on
myself and know how good it is - plus it's not a harmful drug, it
won't cause anything adverse.
email false ~ get me at - stuartrATslingshot.co.nz (just replace the
AT with the correct @ symbol.

Any suggestions? If the problem worsens, and I read that it is
progressive, I was wondering if there was any sort of filtering
material to place over the vents, so the heat will come through, but
crap won't blow into his bronchials. Some sort of medication
intervention eventually, I suppose (AeroKat?). Hope I don't have to go
the steroids route with the attendant risk of diabetes. I have already
had two diabetic cats in my lifetime.

http://www.nutritionfarm.com/products/petpycc.htm
I'v posted this to a couple of postings - but for a pussycat in
discomfort - it's worth posting agaan - I'd really suggest a good
read of this page. search for others and see what's been said - this
is just one site I picked after the search - there are many others.
and once again - if anyone with a poorly cat - switches to this, I'd
love to hear the results, I havn't used it on a pet yet, but I have on
myself and know how good it is - plus it's not a harmful drug, it
won't cause anything adverse.
email false ~ get me at - stuartrATslingshot.co.nz (just replace the
AT with the correct @ symbol.