So my right-hand-man, Okazaki Fragment, has asthma. He has had a cough for three months that we couldn't figure out (cuz all his other signs were normal), and an x-ray confirmed that he has a mild to moderate condition. He's on oral steroids right now, which don't seem to be affecting anything, so we'll see. He may have to use a kitty inhaler, which has better results and fewer long-term side effects, but is pretty expensive. Long-term use of oral steroids in cats can cause diabetes, didja know?
For a brief overview of feline asthma and a great picture of the "AeroKat" inhaler in action, go here.
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oh no! poor Okazaki. although I'm glad to hear that it is not the once-feared lung cancer! at least he's mild mannered enough that it might actually be possible to use the kitty inhaler.
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