Lynne, can you put him in the bathroom with a steamy shower. That is one way to help him breathe. We did this with our asthmatic cat when he had attacks (and before there were inhaled meds for feline asthma). I would discontinue the doxy if it were me and, if he is breathing normally, give him a few days to eat, etc. Is he eating? IF he is in respiratory distress, I would get him to the vet. It could be congestive heart failure which can be treated successfully sometimes. Please don't give up emotionally. Booboo will sense it.
I am trying to remember. Wasn't he fine when you first got him and after his neuter? Is he on any meds that could be causing this reaction? Was that one of the side effects in the doxy info I sent? I think we discontinued the doxy for one of our rescues because it was causing problems. thoughts and prayers with you, Laurie ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynne To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: breathing issues We gave BooBoo his dose of Doxy tonight and the same thing happened. He fought and now is gasping for air. My husband is calling Dr. Gill tomorrow and we'll take him in. If he is still like this tomorrow I fear we will have to make a decision. He seems to be in respiratory distress. This cat is so high strung. My son and daughter in law were over tonight and they took turns going up to visit him. He seems to be afraid of everyone and then starts breathing even heavier. Honestly I did not notice this with him when we first got him. It has only been within the week that I've noticed his sides heaving more than they did. I have this horrible feeling that he is going down hill quickly. I so don't want him to suffer and be gasping to breath. I just pray that tomorrow I wake up and he's better. Lynne
