[JEROMIE H]

My cat is 8 years old. She has been diagnosed with asthma. She has taken pretension for about a year and a half with not much good results. She has lost weight and has terrible episodes of open mouth breathing and not eating. If I had known that the drug caused diabetes I would not have given it to her. I have read about inhalants and I know that a cat can be trained to use them.

She coughs and wheezes and breathes with her mouth open and she has fluid in one of her lungs. She has lost weight and doesn't eat sometimes because she acts like she is depressed or just doesn't feel good.
1. Does asthma cause fluid in the lungs? 2. Are their natural products to con troll asthma? Why has she lost weight?

[Josh Winsler]

I will try to answer this Cats can have asthma just like people do when there is asthma there is chronic coughing, that comes from the lungs, as well as sneezing. Is your cat allergic to something? Dust and pollen can also cause asthma. If I were you I would take the kitty to the vet and tell him or her what is going on not going on with this report of your dilemma. You have laid out the situation very well. As far as why you cat has lost weight this should be discussed with the vet. I wish you good luck

[swiftswife]

I'm sorry that I really don't know more about cat asthma, but, I can tell you a little bit about what I know about human asthma. While asthma itself in humans doesn't cause fluid in the lungs, if there is a cold or something happening, it can make the lungs less able to expel mucus. So, you can get a build up. I would imagine that it would be similar for a cat.

If your cat is feeling really unhealthy, then I can imagine it would stop eating and be lethargic.

Some of the articles I've found on the net talk about how a cat's asthma can be caused by allergens, particularly, allergies to humans. Perhaps allergy testing might be in order. If you can get her allergies under control, the asthma might calm down.

Best of luck, and sorry I couldn't be more help!

[leelee]

Hi... I discovered this message through a Google! watch I have set on 'feline asthma' or 'cat asthma'. I co wrote the http://www.fritzthebrave.com Feline Asthma website. My cat Fritz has asthma, and now diabetes... we use inhaled medications on him. Prednisone is a good inexpensive option when it works, but it was not effective for him. Fortunately many cats are willing to accept inhaled medications, because it has saved his life.

Your feline companion is having a really hard time and I know you are doing the very best you can for her... I am glad you keep open to learning new ways over doing things because you are her most important advocate. If you suspect she doesn't feel well or is depressed, you are probably correct... you care for her and know her best.

1) Yes, asthma causes the lungs to create excessive amounts of mucus. This can seriously impair the lungs' function.

2) Natural products may be helpful but typically, only as supportive therapies in addition to a major therapy. When the cat can't breathe well, we owe the cat every tool there is to make day-to-day life more comfortable, and that usually means suppressing the inflammatory response - this reduces mucus secretion and allows deep, full breaths. There are no more powerful drugs for this than anti inflammatory steroids (and I'm including natural products). Cats need us to help them get them. Ask an asthmatic human about how some drugs can restore regular activity for them.

3) If she's frequently symptomatic she may feel too ill to want to eat. (Fritz is diabetic, possibly from overweight, possibly from Prednisone use, possibly in part by age... but he eats a lot, but it doesn't help him and he's been losing weight). In any case, it's probably because she feels ill. This is a clue as to how crummy she may be feeling. She so needs your love and your health advocacy... thank you for asking about her!

Best wishes and I know you'll help your cat feel the best he can.

Kindest regards,
James

[The ReDesign Diva]

Hi Donna!

I would go and have her examined as soon as possible: Fluid in lungs or in the breast can come from an infectious wound or a tumor. An ULTRASONOGRAPHY should be performed URGENTLY to be certain that there is no tumor.

At any rate, the liquid can be drained out of the cavity, so that the lungs have more place to move.

Please dint wait!!
Any serious veterinary clinic should help you!
Call first and ask if they can perform it before you go there!

Good luck!

[zurama]

Awe...
I hope not!

[sunryze899]

u should go and get checked from some good ternaryRyoctor
thanks