Bronchitis in cats!!???

I did say this in my thread, I'm worried about Neko, however I start a new one to get everyones opinion about this. In all my years I have never heard of such a thing.

Yesterday, Neko was diagnosed as having Bronchitis, I thought thats odd given the time of year, but maybe the humidity played a part in it. What apparently caused it was Diego chasing him all around, til he became exhausted. Now at first when the vet was explaining the functions of bronchitis, I thought he was thinking of asthma, but my wife showed me in the dictionary, the word the vet used and sure enough it says bronchitis.
He's on the same meds as Diego now but double the dose and some pill called prednisolone, for inflamation. The vet also took some X-rays to come up with his diagnosis.


Has anyone else ever encountered bronchitis in a cat before?

Yes my cat had bronchitis several years ago, they put her on antibiotics and small pink and white pill filled capsules and she was fine in just a few days. It is rare but it does happen. They can also get pnuemonia which is also cured with antibiotics.

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Yes my cat had bronchitis several years ago, they put her on antibiotics and small pink and white pill filled capsules and she was fine in just a few days. It is rare but it does happen. They can also get pnuemonia which is also cured with antibiotics.

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His meds are only 6 days worth, guess its easily fixed.
I've heard of pneumonia in cats just not this. Its rather interesting, a little worrying too.

Yes , my cat Goldie, an otherwise healthy cat contracted Bronchitis she was given a two week antibiotic shot. I also give her a small dose of NyQuil to control the coughing, I mix it with a bit of honey.  Once they get bronchitis they are pron to getting it again. I upped her vitamins

during the fall so far so good.  this one looks most like her, she is a Main Coon. I think the rough-housing with her daughter brought it on, Cassie, Goldie's daughter is nearly twice the size of her mom. Goldie was rescued from the wild so that might have had an affect on her health.

   Yes; my cat has it. I took her to the vet and was shocked at the diagnosis. The vet said it wasn't common and I shouldn't worry, she was given a shot of antibiotic good for two weeks and I put her on a small dose of Nyquil and honey only once a night when she coughed worse, the amount depends on the size of your cat, my cat is a Main Coon and 12 lbs. right now, she has lost weight due to the illness, she will gain it back.

   The  Nyquil helped in easing how often she coughed and thus kept the air ways from becoming irritated again. she is now recovering and it is week three.

    I was also told by my vet to ease up on using household sprays for awhile as any chemical spray could trigger another bout of coughing. I asked him if my candle burning was alright because during the holiday I liked the scent of pine in the house. Pine was alright, but I have to stay away from the other fragrant scents because it takes more chemicals to create them.

   Eucalyptus   would be great, but they don't make it in a candle I was told. any way be patient and no chemical sprays, that includes harsh chemical cleaners for the floors or upholstery.  God Bless.

@Oli733, eucalyptus is fatal for cats if ingested, so it has to be used with caution. 

Doesn't Nyquil have acetaminophin (tylenol) in it? Sounds dangerous for cat livers....

Great point samus . Human meds should NEVER be given to cats unless prescribed /advised by a vet. [article="0"][/article]

no not for ingestion, but as a sent used in a spray; I knew about is toxicity but as an inhaler it helps to open the airways.as does menthol as in 'Vicks vapor rub' You wouldn't use either in a way the cat could ingest it, but when my old dog was sick, I used heated 'Vicks in a bowl of hot water and we both had our head under a tent inhaling it to a moderate extent, it helped his breathing. Thank you for the warning though, I wouldn't want anyone to think it could be ingested. Thanks.

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no not for ingestion, but as a sent used in a spray; I knew about is toxicity but as an inhaler it helps to open the airways.as does menthol as in 'Vicks vapor rub' You wouldn't use either in a way the cat could ingest it, but when my old dog was sick, I used heated 'Vicks in a bowl of hot water and we both had our head under a tent inhaling it to a moderate extent, it helped his breathing. Thank you for the warning though, I wouldn't want anyone to think it could be ingested. Thanks.

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I believe the Nyquil is still a serious concern though. 

I would never use medication that hasn't been vet approved. Many things that are innocuous to humans are very deadly to cats. The Nyquil thing is scary  

I cleared that with my vet and my cat is fine, she is doing much better and the constant cough would only irritate the throat more. I have been working with animals for 45 years, I've taken horse husbandry and I worked on a Quarter horse ranch for running Q.H. I've had a full share of animal caring. sometimes you have to take a chance but you don't rush into it you take baby steps and wait out the treatment, and I usually back it up with my vet.

The dosage I gave my 12lb. main coon was .03ml with .02 mil of honey, and she managed to spit out at least .01ml of that, like I said you take baby steps when a vet is not open, and you can't pay $400. for emergency services, especially when you know what to do. I upped her dosage on the next medication which was the next night, I saw improvement, the amount of honey was always at .02ml, the Nyquil was upped to .04 , and I never went beyond .04, it was enough to quiet the straining of the cough, which now has subsided to once or twice at night only.

She no longer needs the Nyquil, and never medicate beyond what is absolutely needed. One or two episodes at night is not alarming, so no medication is needed. It was the severe coughing even after she had the antibiotic shot that was the concern, re-irritating thee throat could have ended her up in the hospital. Now, she is sleeping quietly, I do have to make sure she stays out of drafts. She has a heating pad she likes to sleep on, it's one made for pets. got it from Dr. Fosters catalog. Have a nice evening.