My 5-year-old male Bengal has had respiratory issues since he was young. Before I adopted him, he had **multiple documented pneumonias**, chronic cough, and recurring respiratory infections that improved with antibiotics (Clavamox, Veraflox, doxycycline, azithromycin). FeLV/FIV, heartworm, and multiple respiratory PCR panels have all been negative.

About 2 weeks after I adopted him (he was 4 at the time), he started having strange “attacks.” The attacks are the same now as they were a year ago. They last about a minute and involve extending his neck low to the ground with snake-like head movements and noisy/gunky breathing. No typical coughing or wheezing but ya it’s probably an asthma attack.

Prednisolone stopped the attacks completely, but they return when steroids are stopped. Chest X-rays have consistently shown a bronchial pattern, and my vet diagnosed asthma. He’s now on inhaled fluticasone 2 puffs a day, but still has intermittent attacks despite treatment. Also have tried OTC stuff like lysine chlorpheneramine and cerenia. I’ve also changed litter like 10 times and have an air filter.

What confusing is on top of this he has:
\- Chronic sneezing
\- Green/yellow nasal discharge and boogers
\- Occasional high-pitched whistling when breathing through his nose
\- Symptoms that improve dramatically on doxycycline and or steroids but recur a few weeks after stopping it

He’s otherwise doing well:
\- Active and playful
\- Normal resting respiratory rate (20-30)
\- Attacks are brief and self-resolve
\- Never open-mouth breathes
\- Maintains his weight around 8 lb (vet says mildly underweight but stable)

My primary vet isn’t overly concerned because he sounds better on exams than he used to, but I feel like we’re treating “asthma” while something else may also be going on.

Some possibilities I’ve wondered about are:
Asthma plus chronic rhinitis
Chronic bacterial infection
Bronchiectasis from previous pneumonias
Structural upper airway problem
Something rarer like primary ciliary dyskinesia

My guess is an internal medicine consult with CT and bronchoscopy/BAL would likely the next step, but currently difficult financially right now.

Would CT or bronchoscopy actually change the diagnosis or treatment?

Does this sound like something that can remain stable for years, or should I be pushing for advanced diagnostics as soon as possible?

I’d appreciate any experiences or advice.

Hi y’all. My cat is a ~5 y/o boy who is FIV+ (neutered!). He was rescued like 5-6 months ago and is adjusting great to life with me for the last 10ish weeks. He’s super happy and playful most of the time, loves cuddles and attention.

He’s been having these periodic tummy ache spells for… I think this is the fifth or sixth time now? It happens almost ten days apart like clockwork. When it happens, he vomits three to five times, generally every two-ish hours or so. He gets very lethargic and sad, and has no interest in food—which is major, because he is always always ALWAYS hungry and follows me into the kitchen almost every single time I go in there. I try not to take him in until he’s puked three or more times and after one super unproductive midnight ER visit, only take him during my primary care vet’s regular hours.

At the vet, we’ve done X-rays, blood tests, and ultrasounds but the only things of note were incredibly low white blood cell count the first time and slightly elevated the next, as well as a slightly large kidney on one side (still within normal range) and slightly thickened intestinal walls. He’s had a very low grade fever two of the times I’ve brought him in. The vet said we could be looking at something like IBD or an unresolved infection best case scenario, and then there’s some nastier and/or sadder stuff for worst case scenario of course.

Anyway, it’s been about 11 days, going strong, until he puked again this afternoon. Based on the patterns, it’s unlikely it’ll just be the once, but I’ll be keeping an eye on it.

I’m not asking for anyone to diagnose him, but I’m wondering if anyone has had something similar with their cat? The befuddling part to me is the (in)frequency of it being like a week and a half apart every time and the low grade fevers. What gives?!

can i use nexgard combo spot-on treatment and a syrup/tablet dewormer at the same time? also, can i use tablet dewormer for my 3 month old kitten ?

for context, i’ve been finding small worm in my kitten’s stool for a month now and recently, i found what looked like golden rice on MY bed which i believe it to be tapeworm eggs. i’m very horrified because she always sleeps in my bed but i’ll feel bad if i suddenly make her sleep anywhere else. i need a very quick solution because i have an extreme fear of worms 😭😭😭 can i use both spot-on and oral deworming treatments?

p.s. i got her when she was 2 months old so she’s only been with me for a month now, and i’ve only dewormed her once since her next schedule is next week

I have had a cat for close to 17 years.

My first cat I got as a kitten. She adjusted very quickly.

When she was about eight years old, I rehomed another cat… this one an adult about five years old. From the same breeder as the first cat. It took her about a week to settle into the routine. She was very happy, loving and healthy and recently died at the age of 15.

Nearly 3 years ago I got another kitten. Despite many warnings from this different breeder…. I brought Home this fixed three month old male kitten, expecting that he would be hiding and be shy… as soon as I walked in the door and opened the carrier, he took a flying leap onto my 3 foot high scratching post. Standing atop of it, as if he were enacting a scene from The Lion King. He’s been ruling the roost since that first day.

My friend, the British shorthair breeder rehomed another cat with me. A week ago I brought home a six-year-old brown tuxie. The first thing I did upon bringing her home… after an eight hour ride… I opened the carrier in the bathroom. She used the litter box. And she vanished into the house.

I stuck around in the den. Figuring she would find her way into the kitchen and have something to eat. And I would be here to be with her. I fell asleep on the sofa. When I woke up…. She was sleeping behind me behind the sofa.

I talked to her. I tried to feed her treats. And she stayed behind the couch. She ate and used the litter box…stayed behind the sofa venturing out into the den the first day. She ate and use the litter box. I went upstairs and straightened up the house…came back down. She was in the downstairs bathroom tub.

I sat on the edge of the tub and petted her. My kitten came in and peeked into the tub.
My new cat leaked out of the tub and chased him.

I couldn’t find her a few hours later. She was hiding under the desk in my office.
I went to give her cookies… and she ran away again!

I found her in the cubbyhole of the cat tree the next morning. When I saw her again…. She ran away!

I do not know where she is. She is eating. She’s using the litter boxes…She has been upstairs in my empty master bedroom. I have searched high and low, and I cannot find her.

A week ago tonight I brought her home.

My 17 year-old cat and my two year-old kitten follow me room to room. And I do not know where my new cat is.

What should I do?

How long will it take my new kitty to settle in?

Thank you for any help you can offer.

My girl is 9 months old and weights 2.5kg, she is a small cat with a low appetite. She has never been food motivated, I’ve tried lots of brands and types of food and she always eats a few mouth fulls and walks off. Roughly half of her wet food goes in the bin daily. She free feeds kibble. I try to give her half a tub of kitten pate in the evening but have to spoon feed her to get her to eat it.

She has started shaking her head for the last week. I cleaned her ears with some Hypoclorous acid on cotton pads and the vet looked in her ears but couldn’t see anything. I will give her spot on flea and worm treatment tomorrow.

She also pants after intense zoomies, not all the time but I’ve seen her do it maybe 5 times now in the space of the last month. I’m worried she’s not eating / not growing / small because she has a heart defect or something? She is a sweet playful girl who just got spayed last week and is recovering from that so I’m trying not to over excite her but usually we play a lot. I have to put treats in her food to get her in to the idea of eating and she LOVES churu but I’m finding myself having to bribe her to eat and drink with them. Not great practice.

Does any of this sound normal or alarming?

We have a lovely 7 year old cat and have been told his canine teeth are dead and could be removed to prevent problems down the road. They could also do a cleaning at the same time. Question, is that a destructive procedure and necessary? I know cats don't show pain and are pretty stoic and I dont think its a problem now, but having dead canine teeth eventually can be an issue?

Has anyone done preventative extractions like that and it was a good idea or a bad idea?

Also is like $1500 but would rather do it if it helps him long run for sure!

If your cat has feline asthma, I would love to know what signs you notice and what made you take them into the vet. I would also love to know what test the vet did to diagnose.

What about if your cat has ever had a respiratory infection?

Note: I have a lot of anxiety about my pets, so please try to keep it more factual than terrifying or I will spiral in an unproductive way. We already have a vet appointment and whatever is happening seems relatively mild. Thank you!

My cat had fungus infection all over his body about 1-2 months ago, his infection is gone now but there hasn't been much progress in his fur growth, the doctor said it'll grow back eventually when the infection was gone but I just don't see it, will it take more time, or is there something else I have to do? Do I have to use a certain type of shampoo or an ointment or something else to help his fur growth? Or will it take more time than usual for it to grow?

Cat age: 13
Neutered, female
Main issue: Cat hasn’t been using the litter box like normal. She is eating and drinking normally but has begun to pee/poop outside the litter box. In our bedroom, on the bed and floor. She did this once before (last year) when we had been gone for two weeks and I figured she was just mad we left. We haven’t been around as much as normal with it being the summer time so the first time I thought it was because of that. But she has been doing it once a day the past two days. We recently moved her litter box bc we had guests over. We have since moved it back and are hoping this solves the problem. She is moving around normally, getting up and down from the couch and bed like normal. Any big issues we should be looking for? With her age is this concerning enough for a vet trip? I’ve never had a senior cat before so this is all new. Thank you for reading.
Age: 37
Country: USA
Vet accessible, can afford vet care

Hi, I’ve already set up a vet appointment but want to make sure this isn’t an emergency. My cat has these weird skin folds on her upper chest, a little bit in her armpits as well, and it just feels like loose skin. She’s around 8 months old, no known health issues, and has been acting totally normal. She was spayed when we got her around a month ago, but because she was in heat during the time of the procedure she had to have a larger incision and there was more swelling than usual (she’s healed completely from that though). This is my first time owning a cat so I’m just very worried and want to make sure everything is ok. I also tried looking up what it could be but everything just says primordial pouch despite it being in a different location. Also she is not dehydrated, she drinks enough water and her skin does not stay tented when pinched. Any advice is appreciated thank you

Edit: it totally could be her primordial pouch and it’s just moving(?) cause of whatever way she’s sitting, i just have no idea

i have two cats, one is male and one is female, they’re siblings. they’re currently 6 months old, the male cat is bigger than the female cat, double her size, is it normal? also what other things should i know especially being a first time cat owner? and what are your tips on taking care of them? i would really appreciate if someone answer my questions!