Yeah I really don’t like giving Sparrow this nasty drug, but if I have to…I suppose I have to. Rather than just automatically reaching for your stash or running to your vet for a prescription, please address these flare-ups. Cortisol has a number of functions in the body such as breaking down glucose for energy and helping the immune system deal with inflammation and swelling.These synthetic versions of cortisol are much more potent and longer lasting than their naturally occurring forms, so caution must be exercised to avoid nasty side effects and withdrawals. I love cats. It’s pretty confusing that there are two different prescriptions(Prednisone or Prednisolone) both with similar names and effects. Here’s what you should know.The primary uses of the drug in cats are as follows:For example, a cat who receives treatment for an autoimmune condition may require up to 3 mg of prednisone per pound of the cat’s weight per day. Large doses are used to treat cats that are also undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer as well as cats that have severe autoimmune disorders. That’s a lot for poor Katie to deal with, but it sounds like you’re taking very good care of her. And what we have is an extremely expensive puss!I certainly know about the withdrawal effects of prednisone. It starts off at 1 to 3 mg per pound that the cat weighs once a day, and when the cat seems better is tapered to 1 to 2 mg every other day. A friend of mine was put on it at first diagnosis of asthma. Because prednisone stops the production of substances that cause inflammation, it's effective on asthma. It isPrednisolone is a synthetic version of cortisol, a hormone produced naturally by your cat’s adrenal glands. For me when he left it was too soon, I wished I could have had him into his 20’s as many do.Hi, I'm Sparrow, the cutest wheezy kitty in the world! Lifestyle Hacks And Natural Remedies For Feline AsthmaThis is a very informative post.

Sparrow would probably get eaten alive by the tiny beasts, he’s not very tough.Whenever I’ve had to give prednisolone to Sparrow, I’ve found that the vets are really good about letting me know the specific instructions, but I always find out more when I do my own research. If you’re giving any kind of medication to your feline friend it’s important to keep a close eye on the patient, know the potential side effects and do what you can to ease any distress these side effects may cause.By definition, side effects are undesirable and usually pretty ugly. Thanks for sharing with your neighbour, I hope she finds some good advice hereHow do you decide which size mask to buy? We learn something new every day, huh?
I don’t have a cat now, but I intend on getting one in the near future.

Your cat’s liver converts For cats suffering from liver issues, prednisolone is the recommended steroid, but still in small and monitored doses.Here are some of the potential side effects of short-term Prednisone or Prednisolone use in cats:Here are a few of the side effects you might see in cats with long-term use of Prednisone or Prednisolone:If any of these side effects become concerning during treatment with prednisone, contact your vet immediately. Was it effective? Your vet may then recommend altering the dosage or seeking a new form of treatment.Just like any other medication, prednisolone or prednisone could result in a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. He’s been on a small dosage of prednisolone every other day since. Some of the side effects of short-term prednisolone use are relatively minor and may include:The side effects of long-term prednisolone use are much more serious and could include:Steroid treatment can save your cat’s life in a nasty flare-up, but over time it will take a toll on the delicate feline system. Typically, however, it is administered at 1 mg per pound. Sparrow looks so adorable and thank goodness he is being well taken care of. I had no idea until I started talking to other asthma cat parents, I’d only ever heard of prednisolone because that’s what Sparrow was prescribed. One of my cats died from feline leukemia. That’s why I was surprised and worried after reading that prednisolone should not be given to small kittens. There’s some more information I never knew anything about asthma for cats, but with your informative post I do now.
Let us know in the comments.Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media LLC, and its owned and operated websites may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.monitoring_string = "44e5bb901650ec61e9e0af1ff1bef5fe"Cattime is a property of TotallyHer Media, LLC, an Evolve Media, LLC company. As her enzyme count first came down (good) and then slowly started going back up (bad) she had a needle biopsy. It’s best to use stuff like this only when it’s really necessary. I’m far too concerned with the long term side effects to let this become a habit!Hmm, I wonder if I put 2 of my tiny chihuahuas together, does it count as 1 cat? Thanks for the lesson.Hey Carole. I’ve noticed him getting more aggressive and anxious. Sorry for my ignorance but how can you know if cat is having a flu often or is actually having an asthma?Your poor son, I’m glad you’re onto the natural remedies.Cat asthma is a tricky thing to diagnose, we went through a process of elimination with the vet – when Sparrow’s condition didn’t respond to initial treatment for things like the flu or upper respiratory infections we did some x-rays and that’s when we discovered it was asthma. Straight away. Do both sizes fit on the chamber?The standard AeroKat inhaler comes with two different sized masks, so you can choose which one is the best fit.