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my cat

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Posted on 2009/01/06 by User

my cat is coughing and can't stand up when he
is he is on azema meds but they are not helping

Symptoms: Collapse, Coughing

One Response to “my cat”:

  •   Allison Williams, DVM says:

    January 07th, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Check his mucous membranes (gums) - are they blue in color?  If so he is not getting enough oxygen to his tissues.  If he is coughing and your medications aren't helping, he may not be having an asthma attack or it is much more severe than previously diagnosed. I would recommend bringing him to the veterinarian in case he has something much worse like penumonia, heart disease, etc. 

    In the mean time, you can try putting him in the bathroom while a hot shower runs (do not put him in the shower) so that he can benefit from the steam in the room (helps them breathe easier).  Aside from that, there are no other medical treatments I can give you over the internet aside from the meds you already have since a vet will have to listen to his lungs to hear what is going on.  I would also recommend that he has chest xrays to evaluate his lungs/heart. 

    Best of luck to you - let me know how it goes - A. Williams, DVM

    Please let me know if I was able to help you. There are "star ratings" under my comment.  Please click on the 10th star on the right if my advice was helpful to you today (10/10).

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