Our little silver bengal gal (Neko) has been diagnosed with asthma. She used to have 6-7 wheezing fits a day but was eating/playing/etc. fine otherwise. She is now on steriod tablets (1.5 per day for two weeks, then 1 tablet per day for two weeks, then .5 tablets for two weeks, etc.)
She is down to one fit a day (immediately after the first dosage, we are a week in) but she is displaying behavorial side effects. She will play when prompted but is not nearly as curious or affectionate as usual (and for a bengal that is saying a lot). Has anyone else had this? We are going to call the vet on Monday if she is still acting strange - I hate to take her off them, but I know there are a number of other potential side effects aside from the behavioral issues. That said, she shouldn't be wheezing either....
Ideas? Similar experiences? Alternative treatments?
Thank you for your time!
She is down to one fit a day (immediately after the first dosage, we are a week in) but she is displaying behavorial side effects. She will play when prompted but is not nearly as curious or affectionate as usual (and for a bengal that is saying a lot). Has anyone else had this? We are going to call the vet on Monday if she is still acting strange - I hate to take her off them, but I know there are a number of other potential side effects aside from the behavioral issues. That said, she shouldn't be wheezing either....
Ideas? Similar experiences? Alternative treatments?
Thank you for your time!