I am at a loss on what is wrong with our cat. Over the past six months he has increasingly had respiratory problems when he purrs (it has never been seen when he isn't purring). It began as a mild sound and when the vet checked it out she suggested allergies. Otherwise he is healthy and active. In the past few days his symptoms have gotten notciably worse. He bends over coughing and has raspy breathing. I've taken him to the ER twice in two days.
The first vet felt he has asthma and prescribed Prednistab and Theophylline. The next evening he had a particuarly hard time breathing and I brought him again.
The second vet feels certain it is a nasal polyp. She reviewed the test results from the previous night and didn't think it was as suggestive of asthma. I had video of his last, and most pronounced, episode and that especially made her think it was a polyp. While doing an oral exam, he had a mild seizure and the exam was cut short. We have scheduled a CT scan in a few weeks to get a better look. Until then, we are continuing the medications and watching him closely.
Also we have done what we can around the house to reduce any potential irritants: new air filters, new litter, open top litter box, etc.
I've been trying to look around online for any info on his symptoms. I did find one personal account which matched up exactly (even took the same diagnostic route) but they never found an answer and had to put their cat to sleep. Any thoughts, however out there they might be, are welcome.
Below is all the medical info I have on him that could possibly be related to the condition (I know it's a lot to sort through).
The first vet felt he has asthma and prescribed Prednistab and Theophylline. The next evening he had a particuarly hard time breathing and I brought him again.
The second vet feels certain it is a nasal polyp. She reviewed the test results from the previous night and didn't think it was as suggestive of asthma. I had video of his last, and most pronounced, episode and that especially made her think it was a polyp. While doing an oral exam, he had a mild seizure and the exam was cut short. We have scheduled a CT scan in a few weeks to get a better look. Until then, we are continuing the medications and watching him closely.
Also we have done what we can around the house to reduce any potential irritants: new air filters, new litter, open top litter box, etc.
I've been trying to look around online for any info on his symptoms. I did find one personal account which matched up exactly (even took the same diagnostic route) but they never found an answer and had to put their cat to sleep. Any thoughts, however out there they might be, are welcome.
Below is all the medical info I have on him that could possibly be related to the condition (I know it's a lot to sort through).
Estimated DOB: August 2011 |