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Brigitte Cowell

Moderator
Staff member
I LOVE this group! I can stop the questions from whirling around in my brain!!!! Yes, I DO have to know.


I know exactly what you mean, I tend to worry over and over with a problem and can't let it go... so for peace of mind I would have to make that appointment, hopefully you won't have to wait too long for it!

I'm so glad that Anaya is returning to her normal self, that is likely a huge relief. IF it is asthma, many cats live good lives with that when it is well-managed...probably like us humans. I've suffered from asthma since I was 21 years old, so I feel for poor Anaya if that is the issue. I wonder if cats can take Singulair? I know they can take many of the human asthma drugs... but for me Singulair was an amazing step, I've been able to put aside inhalers for the most part and just take that one pill a day.

So many of the scary things that might be the issue will turn out to be manageable. My very first Savannah has a heart valve defect that was supposed to kill him by 2 years of age. He turned TWELVE this year. Funnily, my friend Kristine saw the cardiologist that diagnosed him recently and she asked about Bobo...she is amazed he is still going strong and said that a paper really needs to be written on him! LOL! Right now, I am a bit worried for him, he's suddenly started fighting being pilled again and sounds a bit different (gurgly maybe) so am trying to stop myself panicking and wait until Monday to make an appt at the cardiologist.
 

Kristin

Animal Communicator
I know exactly what you mean, I tend to worry over and over with a problem and can't let it go... so for peace of mind I would have to make that appointment, hopefully you won't have to wait too long for it!

I'm so glad that Anaya is returning to her normal self, that is likely a huge relief. IF it is asthma, many cats live good lives with that when it is well-managed...probably like us humans. I've suffered from asthma since I was 21 years old, so I feel for poor Anaya if that is the issue. I wonder if cats can take Singulair? I know they can take many of the human asthma drugs... but for me Singulair was an amazing step, I've been able to put aside inhalers for the most part and just take that one pill a day.

So many of the scary things that might be the issue will turn out to be manageable. My very first Savannah has a heart valve defect that was supposed to kill him by 2 years of age. He turned TWELVE this year. Funnily, my friend Kristine saw the cardiologist that diagnosed him recently and she asked about Bobo...she is amazed he is still going strong and said that a paper really needs to be written on him! LOL! Right now, I am a bit worried for him, he's suddenly started fighting being pilled again and sounds a bit different (gurgly maybe) so am trying to stop myself panicking and wait until Monday to make an appt at the cardiologist.
Hope everything is okay with Bobo, Brigette! It's so scary when anything happens to them...I work at a vet so people ask me all the time if they should bring their animals in, and I'm usually the kind of person to say wait a bit...but with my own animals I am worse than everyone I just start panicking lol. Better to be safe then sorry though
 

Brigitte Cowell

Moderator
Staff member
I hope so too, Kristin! Despite the fact we've known since he was 18 months old that he would die from this heart defect, I'm still not ready :-(

He's in kidney failure now from the heart meds he's had to take (diuretics amongst other things) so it's going to be a bit of a balancing act at some stage again to help his heart cope with the deformed valve and help his poor kidneys. Still...we've had 10 more years than we should have so I am definitely grateful for that. It's why I am a strong advocate of finding out what is wrong as early as possible... so many things are manageable with good care, if we'd not pursued his testing he'd not be with us now that's for sure!
 

Jacq

Savannah Super Cat
Oh no, Brigitte! I hope it's nothing too serious with Bobo. Sending loving thoughts your way.
 
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DianeBC

Guest
Wasn’t sure about starting a new thread…. for all who were wondering, Anaya’s Bile Acid test came back, Normal! Good News! :) So it seems her liver is functioning “normal”. The anesthesia problem was maybe what is typical of Savannahs. She has, however, had a relapse with the coughing, and it is looking more and more like it may be asthma or allergy related. She has responded well to the prednisolone OR methylprednisolone, prescribed separately by different drs. IF it is allergy based, and perhaps began with a "puff back” litter experience, can anyone offer advise as to the best litter with the least dust? And does anyone have any experience treating a asthmatic cat? I’d love to hear?
 

Brigitte Cowell

Moderator
Staff member
Glad the liver function is good!

In terms of least litter dust, have you tried the crystal type of litter? Or the Breeze litter system with the tray and ceramic pellets...
 
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DianeBC

Guest
Glad the liver function is good!

In terms of least litter dust, have you tried the crystal type of litter? Or the Breeze litter system with the tray and ceramic pellets...

Yes, At least no liver shunt! I’ve never heard of either of those litters… so I’ll go research, right now, lol

Also, I’ve just now, been accepted into a yahoo group of members with Asthmatic Cats. Cannot believe how many members and messages! God Bless the internet for matters such as these! I feel so overwhelmed at times, and as much as I love my vet, I’m not sure how much experience even he has with such things. Off to research another sleepless night. tri confused:
 

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Paige
Staff member
Glad to hear the liver is fine...perhaps look into the litters Brigitte has suggested as far as asthma goes.

Is it possible that food could be the culprit? Or the air? have you considered using something like Zyrtec?
 
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