Hi can u help? My cat is getting on for 17 & up until last couple wks or so has been in really good health! Recently though her breathing seems to of become really laboured to the point were sometimes she opens her mouth when she breaths in! She is also quite bony now but i have put that down to her age although she still has quite a greedy appitite! I know shes old but is there anything i can give her to help with the breathing! Many thanx.
Veteran Advisor David says:
November 29th, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Hi, The breathing may actually be a consequence of many things that I feel would be worthy of a visit to your veterinarian. Weight loss despite a good appetite may be a consequence of a problem. Obviously an increased rate of breathing can be due to respiratory (lung) or cardiovascular (heart) disease but more commonly so can be a manifestation of pain or nausea due to metabolic acidosis (conditions like kidney failure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism). As you can see the list of possibilities is long. I would recommend an initial clinical examination by your veterinarian and a general health profile blood test and then possibly urinalysis / thyroid function tests depending on what those results bring. This will rule out whether there is a problem or not and ensure that Ellemay has a good and healthy retirement!
patsy suggests:
July 25th, 2009 at 05:53 AM
Having a pet comes with responsibilities. The right to food shelter and also the right to be kept health & free from disease & fleas etc. This can be expensive so Insurance is very important. Most people insure their homes,cars,& their own lives so why not their pets.
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