My cat's worsening bronchitis & fever: Should I suppress her cough?

Oh poor Peapumpkin is having a rough time lately! No, I would not give her the antibiotics from last time, as she may needed different antibiotics to successfully treat the bronchitis if it has returned. The rupture anal sac will need to be flushed and cleaned, and she will need antibiotics for it as well. She does have to see a vet for all of this, and I would have her seen today. It's not a dumb question at all about the catnip! If she inhaled some of the catnip, it could have irritated her respiratory tract possibly leading to the bronchitis. Steam therapy is a great idea, and I would continue to do that with Peapumpkin. Have her seen by a vet today if possible.

I'm sorry you are so worried and concerned about Peapumpkin! First off, you did the right thing by bringing her into the vet. Smacking her lips can be a sign of nausea in cats. If she has bronchitis, she will be feeling unwell and not want to eat and hide. It will take time for the medications to take effect, and I would keep offering her the warmed smelly wet food and some boiled white meat chicken (no rice). Give the medications 24 hours to take effect, and then if she still isn't eating and is hiding, I would worry then and have her seen by a vet.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, you can give him oxygen supplementation from an oxygen inhaler. It is a very good idea. If your Fuji has been on treatment for bronchitis for 10 days, and he is still struggling to breathe, he should really have his chest x-rayed. Please, talk to your vet about taking chest x-ray of Fuji to make sure there is nothing more serious going on. Typical bronchitis in a kitten should have got better by now.

I am so sorry that Duchess is so unwell. I believe it is time for fimurther investigation possibly incudking chest X-rays. The vet will hopefully be able to diagnose the cause of the mucus in Duchess's lungs and make a treatment plan accordingly. It is possible she has pneumonia, an infection, a parasite infestation, or even some cancers. In the meantime you might find she could benefit from coupage to help dislodge some of the mucus. It is a technique if patting the chest and here is how to do it; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IENtJvc8sus This could be done a few times a day to help her while you wait for the vet appointment.

I think the diagnosis is probably feline asthma. I don't know if it is available in your country but we do inhaled steroids/bronchodilators using a special cat mask called Aerokat. Seems to work better than the systemic treatment. The antibiotic treatment is probably not necessary (kesium). ( https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/caring-cat-asthma ) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yyIsWjvt2I ) Maybe see if there is a way your vet can get you an AeroKat inhaler.

Colds are viral in nature, so supportive care is recommended. Occasionally, antibiotics may be prescribed to treat secondary infections. Coughs have many causes, so you would need to have Luna physically examined by your veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause so that the appropriate treatment can be administered. Potential causes include infection (bacterial, fungal or viral), allergies, inflammatory conditions such as asthma, heart disease, trauma or foreign body.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Coughing can be a sign of many conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Panda evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. Good luck and have a good day!