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My cat, Ruddi, has been having coughing fits and somethimes labored breathing. the vet suspects it may be asthma. She is treating him with antibiotics and prednisone. He is not improving much. I am an asthmatic. Are they any better treatments for him?

Submitted: 981 days and 15 hours ago.
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Posted by Terri Riba 981 days and 15 hours ago.

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How old is Ruddi?

Does he ever chew non food items?

981 days and 15 hours ago.

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Hi is four and came from a shelter. He did get the normal shots.
NO he doesn't chew on non food items

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Dear Jaye,

It is possible for cats to have asthma. Since you are familiar with this illness, you know there are usually triggers that bring on an attack.If Ruddi is eating food that contains any corn or gluten, these grains may be the cause.Try him on a natural food with no fillers. You can see many here:

http://www.petfooddirect.com/

You can also feed boiled chicken or fish or human baby meat with no onion or garlic.

Here is info on feline asthma and treatments.:

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/feline_asthma.html

http://www.felineasthma.org/

http://www.fritzthebrave.com/

Some vets have had success putting these cats a raw diet.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss anything further and how your boy is doing. I am happy to help.

Very sincerely,

Terri

 

 

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