Comments on: New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!)

By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:15:55 +0000

That’s a huge relief. Thanks again.

By: Go Fetch Gifts

Go Fetch Gifts — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:53:12 +0000

Thank you Mitch! Yes, I definitely recommend putting a cat on flovent alone, and NO, Charlie was only on prednisone for about 2 weeks, long enough for the flovent to kick in (it can take at least 7 days to start working, but the prednisone usually only takes 2 days). Flovent should help a mild case of asthma. Charlie’s case was pretty severe, and he hasn’t coughed in almost a year now using flovent only! In some rare, very severe cases, I have heard of prednisone being used in addition to flovent.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:39:29 +0000

Wait, so is Charlie still on the prednisone? My cat has mild asthma and I’ve been planning to put him on flovent to treat it. My vet prescribed some prednisone, but like you I became reluctant to put give it to him after reading about all the side effects and I have yet to even open the bottle. Would you recommend putting a cat on flovent alone?

By the way, thank you so much for your articles. You’ve been a much bigger help to me than any of the vets I’ve spoken to so far.

By: AllergyCosmos

AllergyCosmos — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:19:22 +0000

It is incredible that so many vets are still not able or aware enough to diagnose pets with allergies, even though it has become such a familiar phenomena. Well, I am glad to hear that you figured out wat it was and found a solution that offers relief for your cat!

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By: Go Fetch Gifts

Go Fetch Gifts — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:23:20 +0000

OK I just checked both places. Nothing on Amazon and only one on eBay – an old model that does not have the breath counter flap, which is very helpful for counting how many breaths they take….it’s also very cute to watch it vibrate when your kitty starts to purr while taking his puffs like Charlie now does. He doesn’t purr because he loves taking his puffs, but I think because mom is petting him during and he knows he’s about to have treats or dinner

By: Go Fetch Gifts

Go Fetch Gifts — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:16:53 +0000

Hi Beth, good luck with your kitty! I actually purchased from the Aerokat maker directly (linked above) and didn’t find it unaffordable. I didn’t even search elsewhere for a cheaper price, which is unlike me. If anyone has other ideas of purchase points I’d be interested. I wonder if anyone on eBay or Amazon sells it?

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:39:57 +0000

I am currently looking to purchase the aerokat inhaler to treat my kitty. Any suggestions where to go for a reasonable price?

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:12:58 +0000

Im so glad to hear that you found something that will work for him AND you. What a relief!

Jaime

By: sandy

sandy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:41:57 +0000

Charlie, you are one very handsome boy ….and what a trooper about getting your puff!

We also found that in the beginning, giving treats helped create a positive association with administering the inhaled meds, but then we had to cut out the post-med treat. Our kitty started getting worse about trying to shake off the mask, and we realized it was because he wanted to hurry up and get his snack!
Sandy
and Brooks (another very handsome boy, but not a fan of deferred gratification)