A couple of weeks ago I mentionned that my kitty Minmin had a hacking cough that may have been a sign of asthma.
Well, last week she underwent a procedure in which a specimen was extracted from her lung in order to determine, if in fact, if could be asthma.
The vet called this morning, confirming asthma and the ways I could proceed with treating her.
The number one treatment would be by using a feline aerosol mask with the inhaler Flovent. I could also proceed with the oral method of treatment...but this would result in side effects such as increased hunger and weight gain whereas the mask would result in no side effects. The only thing stumping me right now is the cost. The mask and Flovent are quite expensive. I have already spent a hefty amount on vet visits and tests.
What I would like to know, does anyone have a kitty with asthma, and if so, what treatment do you use? Is it hard for your kitty to accept the inhaler and mask? If any of you use the oral treatment, does your kitty experience any side effects.
Thanks so much and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Confused kitty mommy
and discouraged too.
Well, last week she underwent a procedure in which a specimen was extracted from her lung in order to determine, if in fact, if could be asthma.
The vet called this morning, confirming asthma and the ways I could proceed with treating her.
The number one treatment would be by using a feline aerosol mask with the inhaler Flovent. I could also proceed with the oral method of treatment...but this would result in side effects such as increased hunger and weight gain whereas the mask would result in no side effects. The only thing stumping me right now is the cost. The mask and Flovent are quite expensive. I have already spent a hefty amount on vet visits and tests.
What I would like to know, does anyone have a kitty with asthma, and if so, what treatment do you use? Is it hard for your kitty to accept the inhaler and mask? If any of you use the oral treatment, does your kitty experience any side effects.
Thanks so much and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Confused kitty mommy