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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2005*sigh* Pearl
Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's hard to hide the taste so she doesn't take it as well, but last night and today she isn't feeling well and is coughing and dry heaving a bit, which was what sent us in in the first place. So, I gave her a second half dose tonight and will call the vet in the morning to see what dosage I should try. I just hope she gets to feeling better. I just wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. >Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone >because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I >don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. Poor pretty girl! Hope it turns out all right. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War > Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone > because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's hard [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I don't > know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. I know what you mean. Many purrs for Pearl to get better soon. And stay better. And Sugar to stay better.  SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki poor babies and Karen. We will purr and pray that all of you start feeling better soon. Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone > because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's hard [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I don't know how people > who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. >Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone >because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I >don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. {{{{Karen}}}} It's not easy, believe me. And I know there are some who freak at the very word "Prednisone". But it can be a lifesaver, too. You have to balance everything out, I guess. Sabra was on it for years, and he *neeed* it for his severe asthma. There really was no other choice. And he lived to be almost 16. Internet's been on Prednisolone for several years, and he is 16-1/2. The one I worry about is Arthur, because he is so young. I hate to put him on it, but the Depo didn't work :-( I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a steroid. It's a battle, I know. Purrs for both your babies to feel better. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) I seriously believe that Pearl has asthma on top of the heart stuff. I gave her a second half dose last night and today she is perkier. I guess I will go to 1/2 per day and then back to 1/2 every other day after a week. > >Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone > >because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against > Animals in Movies Website) > I seriously believe that Pearl has asthma on top of the heart stuff. > I gave her a second half dose last night and today she is perkier. I > guess I will go to 1/2 per day and then back to 1/2 every other day > after a week. Continuing purrs for Pearl to stop coughing and feel better asap. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >I seriously believe that Pearl has asthma on top of the heart stuff. I >gave [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >> http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against >> Animals in Movies Website) Purrs continuing for Pearl. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a >steroid. It's Flovent (fluticasone) which is the commonly used inhaled steroid. Because it is absorbed directly into the lung tissue and very little of it gets into the bloodstream, it doesn't have bad effects on the other organs the way injected or oral steroids do. We use the Flovent to treat the underlying inflammation. The Albuterol is a bronchodilator, and non-steroidal. It can give quick relief of symptoms and can be a life saver, but it isn't therapeutic long-term. If you do decide to do inhaled meds for any of your asthmatics, feel free to pick my brains. I've been doing it with Will since May. (In fact that's how I ended up in this group. I was looking for info on IMs and went to RPCH-B to ask about them. While there, I ended one of my on-topic posts with a cute story about Flicka and Zubie and they kicked me over here. <grin>) SignatureWayne M (indulged by Will and Heidi) > >I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a > >steroid. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > I ended one of my on-topic posts with a cute story about Flicka > and Zubie and they kicked me over here. <grin>) lol recpets cats h & B !!! I post there too and get told off for asking doggy questions! (waits for cries of horror and disgust) >> >I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a >> >steroid. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > lol recpets cats h & B !!! I post there too and get told off for asking > doggy questions! (waits for cries of horror and disgust) Ah, but that group isn't like this one! People here don't seem to mind sharing their knowledge in their various areas of expertise, and I really like that. It's like having a big international family to call on and it's great. So feel free to ask me for advice about dogs, ferrets, chickens, geese and goats if it would be useful to you. Not cats, though, I don't know much about cats :-P - but I'm learning. *light bulb just clicked on* Those of you who have expertise in various fields and would be willing to help rpca members could maybe post what they'd be happy to help with. Wouldn't that be luvverly..<song> a community of cat lovers prepared to help each other out with their knowledge in other areas. Good idea? Tweed > >> >I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a > >> >steroid. [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Tweed Sounds like a wonderful idea to me! I'll chuck in a new post and see what comes up... >>>> I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a >>>> steroid. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Ah, but that group isn't like this one! People here don't seem to > mind sharing their knowledge in their various areas of expertise, and > I really like that. It's like having a big international family to > call on and it's great. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Those of you who have expertise in various fields and would be > willing to help rpca members could maybe post what they'd be happy to > help with. Wouldn't that be luvverly..<song> a community of cat > lovers prepared to help each other out with their knowledge in other > areas. Good idea? > > Tweed I think it's happening already. People often post their OT question and it inevitably gets answered here. It's great :-) -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I think it's happening already. People often post their OT question > and it inevitably gets answered here. It's great :-) Yes. I've asked a lot of 'computer blonde' questions here and always got lots of help. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki <snipped> > Ah, but that group isn't like this one! People here don't seem to mind > sharing their knowledge in their various areas of expertise, and I really [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Tweed If anybody has any networking questions, I'll be glad to give it a shot. Oh, not what you meant? Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > <snipped> > > Ah, but that group isn't like this one! People here don't seem to mind [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Oh, not what you meant? > Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe well, Im sure someone will find that useful...:) >>I may just try Albuterol with him, although that is also a >>steroid. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >I ended one of my on-topic posts with a cute story about Flicka >and Zubie and they kicked me over here. <grin>) Brain glitch. Yep, Flovent is the preventative, Albuterol the rescue inhaler. Hard to think with a horrible toothache! Thanks for the correction, and welcome to rpca! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) So sorry to hear about the toothache! Lots of purrs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip>> Hard to think with a horrible toothache! > Thanks for the correction, and welcome to rpca! > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against > Animals in Movies Website) *perk* Prednisolone/Prednisone is the old standby for feline asthma and is tolerated much better by cats than by humans, so it's not a bad solution for the occasional or seasonal asthmatic and where inhaled corticosteroids are hard to come by (Prednisone is much cheaper and likely available in far corners of the world). It's also helpful if there are numerous inflammation problems in addition to the lungs and bronchioles. It can have a number of side effects and be contraindicated in diabetics. The inhaled steroids (esp. fluticasone/Flovent) with MDI, cat-specific spacer & mask, are ideal for treatment of asthma in cats because of the tiny particle size (which gets into the smallest chambers of the lungs), consistent dosage, low risk to caregiver, short treatment time, and because it has no significant side effects in other tissues (it can be used for diabetics, etc.). It does cost more dose-per-dose. Heart disease by itself can cause coughing that initially resembles asthma, and so can heartworm and a variety of other diseases. I am not a vet but I would suspect if the coughing is purely heart-disease related then inhaled steroids may not help as much as a systemic steroid like Prednisone. James Perkins - james@loowit.net http://www.fritzthebrave.com - comprehensive feline asthma since 2001 > *perk* > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > James Perkins - james@loowit.net > http://www.fritzthebrave.com - comprehensive feline asthma since 2001 That's why I don't think it is heart related, because she was doing this long before that developed. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Pearl to stop coughing, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone > because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I > don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. >Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone >because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I >don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. {{{{{{{KAREN}}}}}}}} Purrs and prayers for you and your dear cats. -- CATherine > Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone > because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I > don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. I assume the cardiologists are concerned about fluid retention? Ask if they can switch her to a corticosteroid with less mineralocorticoid (salt and fluid retention) activity, such as dexamethasone or beclamethasone. Purrs. {{{{{Pearl & Karen}}}}} You guys *will* get this figured out! Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com Poor Pearl... sounds miserable. I hope she and you are both feeling better soon. I've got my three on Purr Patrol. Melissa > Now Pearl is coughing again. I had really backed off on the prednisone > because the heart group people really have a fit about it, AND it's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > wish my cats would BOTH feel good at the SAME time for a LONG time. I > don't know how people who are caregivers of serious illness handle it. Poor little darling. We are purring for both of your girls to be healthy and happy, and for you to get a break already! ------ Krista |
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