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Thank you, Mm! I will call the ASPCA and ask them. There are only 3 vets in town, but one of those may provide financial assistance that I haven't known about. __________________ |
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@*Beth*, how is London doing?
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My angel cat Ebony had asthma, hers could get really bad to the point she could collapse, as well as being on medication, if she had a attack, sometimes (for a mild attack) running the shower to make loads of steam would help for short-term relief for her
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Behavior-wise, London is the same - normal, as far as eating, litter box, socializing. I'm "clocking" his honking episodes. He has not had one (that I've been aware of, and God knows I'm constantly listening, even in my sleep) for about 36 hours. That, after over a week of repeated episodes daily/nightly. Since his appointment is still 6 days away (unless they have a cancellation) I'm going to keep a close eye (and ear) on him over the week-end. __________________ |
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Thank you, willowtigger The shower-steam idea is a terrific one. Something I've considered is that I've been running the a/c a lot during this heat wave. The a/c dries out the air too much. That can't be helpful for London (or any of the cats, or for me). I just came home, but right away I'm going to boil a big pot of water on the stove to bring some humidity into the apartment. __________________ |
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Well, London got really excited about dinner and had an episode. It sounded like a puffing/honking/gulping. Now comes the scary week-end. Ugh, he's doing it again...he puffs hard through his nose, too. He looks at me like Help me! I feel awful, awful, awful.
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My vet called the honking "goose honking". That sounded right. I had recorded an episode on my phone so she could hear exactly what was going on since I obviously couldn't make her have an episode on command.
I felt horrible too and had to wait a while to get in. I couldn't wait to see the vet and get steroids. She was so much better within days of the steroid shot. Abby mostly wanted to be left alone during and after an episode and then if another didn't follow she'd act normally again. It was worst when they happened close together. The hope I can offer you is that aside from maybe 10 episodes that were much, much milder, she's been fine since May. The episodes she did have were probably related to a combination of cleaner and stress. The ones she's had since the steroids have been brief and really haven't phased her. It can get better and I truly believe it will get better for you. The steamy shower is a good idea. I've done that with my now in heaven boy. He also responded well to a humidifier if you have one. I'd put it on the floor near him and try to point it at him. I had to move around a lot to keep it on him but it did help. He was helped by the shower but wasn't all that fond of being shut in the bathroom with me. I never tried it with Abby. If she has another round I'll try the shower first nad humidifier 2nd. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Aw, *Beth* sweetie, hard to read. Hoping that vet calls soon.
I've had cats all my life, and only a few times did one of them exhibit an asthma-type reaction. And I know how those simple, short-lived episodes upset and worried me. I hope all the humidity and steam help! Every day can seem to be endless when a pet is in need of medical help. It's because we love them so. |
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It could be dryness. But I don’t find AC to be drying the air the way furnace does. But then again my daughter’s cat developed asthma possibly (according to the vet) because it was very damp where she lived. When she moved to a dry place, he eventually recovered. So dry air might not be an issue
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Beth, just wanted to let you know I've been thinking of you and London.
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Beth on payday I'll send you some money to help, I wish I still had Ebonys inhaler mask thing, I gave it to the rescue Willow came from though
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Beth, you might be eligible (spelling) for the community fund drive thing?
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Oh, sweetie Thank you, but please don't bother yourself to send money. It would be such a hassle for you, you being in the UK and me being in the US. Yes, I am eligible for a Community Fundraiser. A very kind mod let me know that. But I'm not going to use that yet, since a dear friend has set up other options at this time. __________________ |
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Rainbow, MG, Divine, liz, Willow, your friendship and support are more precious to me than any words can express. I send love to each of you. Thank you.
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I remember worrying every time I finished work about what I would find when I got home, I know how difficult it is having a cat with asthma
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Uggggh, London had gone about 48 hours without an episode, but he just had one. There's no wheezing, he just sounded like he was trying to bring up a hairball and had his neck stretched out. This episode lasted for about 3 minutes, then he jumped up into the window and seemed fine. After that, he fell asleep on the cat tree, but then he usually does nap at this time of the day. So it's been about 2 1/2 weeks since he started doing this. Every time he stops for a couple of days I relax. Then when he has another episode I feel like I'm going to get sick with anxiety. And he always looks at me with his big gold eyes as if he wants me to do something to help him. It's heart-wrenching.
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How has he done today? (And how are you doing with the stress?).
How much longer until the vet visit? Thinking of you both __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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I'm hoping London will get successfully treated at the vet when the mystery is solved. "London" is a nice name for your kitty.
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