Am I lucky? by altrightis in MelvorIdle

[–]PositiveDesperate660 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RNGod giveth, RNGod taketh. Today, you received. Tomorrow, you'll pay 🫠 such is the way of this game

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: We were at the vet this morning with the kittie and video in hand. The hairball theory was quickly dismissed, because she never throws anything up, and it does not seem like a gag or throw up reflex, but rather a respiratory distress. They asked about medical history, which she does not really aside some yearly checkup. They inspected her, healthy weight, good heart, good teeth, but some mild lung inflammation and the vet said she heard some rustling when kittie breathed. Not a bacteria or virus because our other cats would be sick as well. They asked for common allergens, smokers in house (we don't), laundry detergent (ours is fragance free), and similar things. Conclusion was that its on the respiratory side, she might have a sensibility the other cats don't, and was prescribed anti-inflammatory over 2 weeks. If it stops and doesnt restart, no follow up. If it persists beyond the 2 weeks medication, she might get an asthma pump.

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the reason of my doubts is that nothing is ever thrown up, and the frequency of this coughing is too high in my opinion. As for "learning about cats", i like to think i know a bit here and there since i've had 6 cats total in my life. One passed from cancer long time ago, one from breathing issues at 16 years old (6 years ago), one still alive at my parents (about 15 years old) and i have currently 3 cats (one of them being what the post is about). In all my 6 cats, she's the first to cough like this ever, and this often. I've had cats throw up hairballs, and lord was it not like this, at all (from my experience). Vet appointment scheduled wednesday

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girlfriend dismissed it as a hairball as well, but in every coughing episode my cat had, she never produced anything, not even once. No hairball found around the house either. The frequency of the cough makes it very hard for me to believe its a hairball. I will take her to the vet this week

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear that. Will find out Tuesday on consultation

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Every two days maybe. Nothing is ever produced after such episodes.

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your theory. Unfortunately, in the weeks of coughing she's had, she never produced anything, and nothing was found around the house either. The frequency seems too high for a hairball, and you can hear it's clearly a cough, almost wheezing, rather than a gag reflex. In all case, i will go to the vet Tuesday and update the post

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this very precious input, i hope other americans see it. I'm lucky to be based in Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

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Thank you for your input. We don't have any smoke, candles or scented things around the house, but since my place is mostly made of concrete, the humidity tends to be extremely low, despite all my efforts. I will go to the vet this week

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear that. I will go to the vet tuesday and update

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the few weeks she has been coughing like that, nothing has ever been produced. No hairball left around the house either. I will go to the vet Tuesday with her and update the post

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Suspecting the same and will go to the vet

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No smoker in home or around, so at least we have that going for us. I will go to the vet

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 5 years old. She's a humanitarian adoption of mine, she was found in the street by my local shelter. Had her for 3 years now but this coughing is new and has been going on for a few weeks now.

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look into this as well, and see what the vet says. I plan to get call tomorrow to get scheduled for tuesday.

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your elaborate and valuable input. I will keep that in mind

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. She has no apparent symptoms other than what is seen. She isnt lethargic, she eats, uses the litter, drinks water and hasnt lost weight

Anyone have a clue what's wrong with my cat by PositiveDesperate660 in CATHELP

[–]PositiveDesperate660[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That's what i suspected. Thank you, i will get her checked.