My cat has bronchitis & ruptured anal gland. Can I treat at home?

I would not suppress the cough at this time. I would recommend having Peapumkin re-evaluated by her vet. Nebulization or oxygen therapy may be needed while the other treatments can get into her system to work. You can also use a humidifier and coupage to help her body remove secretions. Here is a coupage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjPMjlhluQ4

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.

The fact that she responded indicates it was at least in part sensitive to the treatment. It is possible that there was a mixed infection with other viruses especially herpes or inflammation which has not been controlled. Further investigation and testing would be recommended in order to determine all of the factors involved

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.

It sounds like she has an upper respiratory infection causing the congestion. Since she is breathing heavy and is so young, it would be a good idea to have a vet examine her to determine if treatment is needed. She may need an antibiotic to help treat. The diarrhea could be caused by a parasite and your vet could test a stool sample to determine the cause. There isn't really much you can do at home besides supportive care with food, water, and keeping her warm. You could also put a humidifier in a room with her or place her in the bathroom while you shower so the steam can help clear her nasal passages.

I'm very sorry your kitty is sick. Respiratory infections are very common in kitties and almost all are caused by a virus, not a bacterial infection. Therefore, we do not recommend antibiotics if we are dealing with an upper respiratory infection. There are several things you can do at home though. To help with nasal and sinus congestion symptoms, I recommend using the shower to fill your bathroom with as much warm steamed air as possible and then place your kitty in the room for 10-15 minutes at a time. You can do this several times a day, the goal is to help humidify the air and allow your kitty's nasal passages to drain and clear some. You can also purchase over-the-counter treats or a gel formula containing the amino acid supplement L-lysine made for cats. These can sometimes help clear a viral infection. Follow the label instructions to know how much and how often to give to your kitty. If your kitty stops eating or drinking, you will need to have it examined by your veterinarian to avoid complications such as dehydration.

Hello. I would use the povidone-iodine, as the chlorhex. may make Bob sick if he ingests it. Dilute the iodine about 50:50 with water & flush things as best you can twice a day. Applying a triple antibiotic would be fine, & make sure you put some sort of Elizabethan collar on him to prevent excessive licking. Keep the first appointment you can get just to make sure all of the infection has been cleared. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.