Well, I'm sorry he's got asthma, but at least it's not bad enough that he needs to go on medication right away, so that's good. Maybe you've stumbled onto something with the L-Lysine!
to both! I'm SO sorry Wendall's got asthma. 
But FINALLY you know what the problem is, and he seems to be doing really well! 
Maybe it'll just be a problem seasonally, and never develop further. :cross: 
Your kind words just warm my heart :heart3: and Wendall happens to be sitting right next to me here tonight so I read him your replies :rofl:..... I think he understands though I appreciate all of you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :winkblue: 
:rub: He really is a very funny little man. So how about some pictures. ix: 
I LOVE that last one! :lol3: I'm SURE the pred will help. But YES - such a relief to have it confirmed this is "asthma" and not a heart problem! One thing is for sure: we know he's in the best care possible. :heart2: 
that the pred works for Wendall. It's great to hear his heart isn't involved.
I looked at all of my other babies mouths and they were not happy with momma. No one has those red spots. My poor little man. Asthma and the beginnings of Stomatitis. How can this be?? I am angry at the same time as I am worried. Should I start a new thread asking for a correlation between Asthma and Stomatitis. Could my little man have an auto-immune inflammatory disease. He in only two and a half years old with such a cruel and abusive start in life. I want each and everyday to be special for him and that is my goal and priority. He is really a special kitty to me. He follows me everywhere. He is into everything I am doing. He loves water and always comes running when I use any faucet. He has short stubby legs so when he walks or trots, he has a long stride - just such a cute kitty mover. :lol3: He curls up at my side each night and snuggles with me all night. Also, Wendall has finally given up on the Perla Teasings. 
He is such a little stinker with such a zest for life. He does not play with wand toys ....... get this........ he only goes after the SHADOW the wand toy makes on the floor and walls. 
You are super momma...... Just try to take one step at a time.... He will be fine - take care of his momma so his momma can take good care of him 
OK - so today I am more rational about his conditions. And, after reading this, I feel even better. YES - Wendall is still eating 100% raw food. He also eats raw fresh chicken/turkey breast/thigh a few times a week as well as his most favorite, the HT duck hearts. He is quite the chewer of these meats so that is why his teeth/gums look so good - other than those spots in back. He and Walden from day one have taken to the raw diet immediately. Going strong now for well over a year. Absolutely that would attribute the more lean/fit/muscled look about Wendall. He looks great. I am getting pictures with my digital and will post.
I think momma is getting the worst end of the stick on this one, so I am not going to say poor little baby..... I am going to say poor momma :rub:
I see some good news that you might be worrying about it instead of celebrating - of course we do that :lol3:
First of all..... Of course he lost weight! He dropped so many carbs, you cut off kibbles, you put him on a schedule feeding, and I don't know now, but for quite a while he ate raw. That is to be celebrated - when you firt took him in he was bloated and fat - now he is not. He has a healthier weight that will probably make him live longer, with a better quality of life
Had you not made all those changes, sure..... and probably most of your vet's patients don't do all the improvements in diet you made, so that weight loss WITH NO DIET CHANGE will raise a red flag.
Bugsy lost 5lbs this last year. Can you imagine the shock in his chart if I don't explain veeeeery well when Bugsy gets there sick?
Also - Thank goodness it is not heart. Cough when related to heart disease can be a sign of congested heart failure and that is a devastating disease. Sounds like his asthma is not that advanced either and can be controlled :cross: as the pred dosage is tiny itty bitty :nod:
#3 - If that is stomatitis, and I would take him to a dentist before making that assumption, it is also veeeeeery in the begining if it is only shown on the back of the mouth around his molars.
The very very best diet you can give to any inflammatory disease is raw, IMHO. With raw, this low dose of pred (for asthma) and regular dentals, I am pretty confident he will do just fine :nod:
Again, I have not seen his mouth..... But for the sounds of it the inflammation is very very small Lauren....
Like others said, he couldn't be in better hands
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HMMM, I wonder, might that just be his "normal" mouth. But yeah, I am chilling out 
completely. Will regularly check his mouth for any changes. If I see spreading or swelling (which there is none now) I will take him back to the vet to discuss. Feeling happy today!! :high5:
