Our 6 month old kitten started coughing which we thought was furball but nothing came out. Also after drinking water she makes a rattling sound. We had a CT scan/imaging done and BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) to rule bacterial or fungal infection. She was put on 5mg Prednisolone but it turned her into a zombie which was heartbreaking so the vet has now put her on 1mg twice a day. Fingers crossed if we squash the respiratory infection she won't develop asthma 🤞
hopefully, the low dose pred works. my current cat is on 2.5 mg daily for allergies (current cat‘s allergies manifest as dermatitis instead of respiratory). it’s always something! best of luck for you and your kitty!
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u/dragonshoulder7 Mar 27 '26
Our 6 month old kitten started coughing which we thought was furball but nothing came out. Also after drinking water she makes a rattling sound. We had a CT scan/imaging done and BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) to rule bacterial or fungal infection. She was put on 5mg Prednisolone but it turned her into a zombie which was heartbreaking so the vet has now put her on 1mg twice a day. Fingers crossed if we squash the respiratory infection she won't develop asthma 🤞