Sjonnie the shelter kitten & other shelter cats…….
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> Thanks Sandra and Phil, > We are off for the fourth vet visit in a week this evening. Our other > cat is now also showing signs so we will get her checked out. I will > mention those things you said Phil, and I will perhaps try that shower > trick that you suggested Sandra 
> Cheers! > elsa ^..^
No problem and hope your kits get all better! Purrs Sandra and the furries.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half > ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during > my visit: > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) > Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site > Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in > the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in > less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also > appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a > blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, > just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable… > I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of > Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on > updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed > – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic > tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more > effective result. > Any advice or tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated – I only > want him to have some relief after the stress of the last > week….Thanks in advance. > Regards, > elsa ^..^ > "a kitten is infinitely more amusing > than half the people one is obliged to > live with in the world" - Lady Morgan > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
Elsa, I don’t know about any "non-medication" methods but I would check with your vet about getting the liquid antibiotics. They are easier to administer. I used them when Kiwi had a URI and they work fine. For antihistimines, ask your vet about using dimetapp liquid. My friends cat has allergies and his vet told him to give a small amount of dimetapp. Check with your vet on feasibility/amounts to be used. Good Luck! — Jaalinta Replace my-deja.com with aol.com to reply directly Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half > ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during > my visit: > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) > Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site > Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in > the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in > less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also > appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a > blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, > just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable..
Hi Elsa, The use of nebulizers and vaporizers can help liquefy clotted discharges, and the cautious use of nasal decongestants (ONLY as directed by your vet) and cortisone-like drugs also works to help some cats breath easily. Keeping Sjonnie’s eyes and nose clean and using eye ointments (as prescribed by your vet) may also be helpful in speeding recovery. A high percentage of cats do recover but recovered cats can become chronic carriers of the virus and may have no symptoms or show occasional signs of conjunctivitis, keratitis and sinusitis. After recovery, Sjonnie will not be immune for life so regular vaccination is required for all of your cats. . > I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of > Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on > updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed > – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic > tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more > effective result.
What you have described here could be bronchitis which always includes coughing, which may or may not be productive, wheezing when breathing, shortness of breath, nasal discharge and generalized difficulty breathing, and sometimes fever. Mention this possibility to your vet I enjoyed your site very much! The picture of the three of them together with all of their paws pointing in the same direction is great! Kind of reminiscent of a Broadway musical dance routine! Send it in to Cat Fancy, I bet they’ll publish it! Phil. — "Cats have no masters…just friends" Good cat health stuff: http://maxshouse.com
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Elsa – Check with your vet for specific drugs to use, but when my littlest one had such a terrible URI, for a while there she was on an antihistamine and a decongestant – both human OTC – and they really did open up her breathing. Tenting her under a humidifier also helped, and at different times I have noticed that putting eyedrops in also seemed to help – the drops run down inside the nose and help moisten the dried-up blobs of stuff blocking the nasal passages. Hope this helps – Mary
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>Check with your vet for specific drugs to use, but when my littlest one had >such a terrible URI, for a while there she was on an antihistamine and a >decongestant – both human OTC – and they really did open up her breathing. >Tenting her under a humidifier also helped, and at different times I have >noticed that putting eyedrops in also seemed to help – the drops run down >inside the nose and help moisten the dried-up blobs of stuff blocking the nasal >passages. >Hope this helps – >Mary
Hi Mary Thank you for your advice – although I don’t have a humidifier…..and the eyedrops? the vet prescribed nasal drops which he seems to sneeze out straight after we apply them. Over the counter human antihistamine and decongestant? What kind of dosages did you give? I am curious because I just want his breathing to be easier. It is late here and all the shops are closed, but perhaps tomorrow I will call my vet and ask him what he could suggest as dosage… However, Sjonnie is very good with taking his antibiotic tablets. Thanks again Cheers! elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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Hi elsa, this was sugested to me by my vet, run the hot shower, til the room is all steamy, and put the kitten in the room, kinda like a humidifier type deal. If you can, put some eucalyptus in the shower, let simmer, (but don’t let the kitten get into it), that might help with the congestion. Good luck! Sandra and the furries.
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Thanks Sandra and Phil, We are off for the fourth vet visit in a week this evening. Our other cat is now also showing signs so we will get her checked out. I will mention those things you said Phil, and I will perhaps try that shower trick that you suggested Sandra Cheers! elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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Hi everyone, I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during my visit: http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable… I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more effective result. Any advice or tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated – I only want him to have some relief after the stress of the last week….Thanks in advance. Regards, elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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> Thanks Sandra and Phil, > We are off for the fourth vet visit in a week this evening. Our other > cat is now also showing signs so we will get her checked out. I will > mention those things you said Phil, and I will perhaps try that shower > trick that you suggested Sandra > Cheers! > elsa ^..^
No problem and hope your kits get all better! Purrs Sandra and the furries.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half > ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during > my visit: > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) > Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site > Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in > the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in > less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also > appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a > blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, > just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable… > I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of > Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on > updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed > – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic > tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more > effective result. > Any advice or tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated – I only > want him to have some relief after the stress of the last > week….Thanks in advance. > Regards, > elsa ^..^ > "a kitten is infinitely more amusing > than half the people one is obliged to > live with in the world" - Lady Morgan > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
Elsa, I don’t know about any "non-medication" methods but I would check with your vet about getting the liquid antibiotics. They are easier to administer. I used them when Kiwi had a URI and they work fine. For antihistimines, ask your vet about using dimetapp liquid. My friends cat has allergies and his vet told him to give a small amount of dimetapp. Check with your vet on feasibility/amounts to be used. Good Luck! — Jaalinta Replace my-deja.com with aol.com to reply directly Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half > ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during > my visit: > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) > Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site > Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in > the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in > less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also > appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a > blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, > just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable..
Hi Elsa, The use of nebulizers and vaporizers can help liquefy clotted discharges, and the cautious use of nasal decongestants (ONLY as directed by your vet) and cortisone-like drugs also works to help some cats breath easily. Keeping Sjonnie’s eyes and nose clean and using eye ointments (as prescribed by your vet) may also be helpful in speeding recovery. A high percentage of cats do recover but recovered cats can become chronic carriers of the virus and may have no symptoms or show occasional signs of conjunctivitis, keratitis and sinusitis. After recovery, Sjonnie will not be immune for life so regular vaccination is required for all of your cats. . > I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of > Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on > updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed > – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic > tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more > effective result.
What you have described here could be bronchitis which always includes coughing, which may or may not be productive, wheezing when breathing, shortness of breath, nasal discharge and generalized difficulty breathing, and sometimes fever. Mention this possibility to your vet I enjoyed your site very much! The picture of the three of them together with all of their paws pointing in the same direction is great! Kind of reminiscent of a Broadway musical dance routine! Send it in to Cat Fancy, I bet they’ll publish it! Phil. — "Cats have no masters…just friends" Good cat health stuff: http://maxshouse.com
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Elsa – Check with your vet for specific drugs to use, but when my littlest one had such a terrible URI, for a while there she was on an antihistamine and a decongestant – both human OTC – and they really did open up her breathing. Tenting her under a humidifier also helped, and at different times I have noticed that putting eyedrops in also seemed to help – the drops run down inside the nose and help moisten the dried-up blobs of stuff blocking the nasal passages. Hope this helps – Mary
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>Check with your vet for specific drugs to use, but when my littlest one had >such a terrible URI, for a while there she was on an antihistamine and a >decongestant – both human OTC – and they really did open up her breathing. >Tenting her under a humidifier also helped, and at different times I have >noticed that putting eyedrops in also seemed to help – the drops run down >inside the nose and help moisten the dried-up blobs of stuff blocking the nasal >passages. >Hope this helps – >Mary
Hi Mary Thank you for your advice – although I don’t have a humidifier…..and the eyedrops? the vet prescribed nasal drops which he seems to sneeze out straight after we apply them. Over the counter human antihistamine and decongestant? What kind of dosages did you give? I am curious because I just want his breathing to be easier. It is late here and all the shops are closed, but perhaps tomorrow I will call my vet and ask him what he could suggest as dosage… However, Sjonnie is very good with taking his antibiotic tablets. Thanks again Cheers! elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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Hi elsa, this was sugested to me by my vet, run the hot shower, til the room is all steamy, and put the kitten in the room, kinda like a humidifier type deal. If you can, put some eucalyptus in the shower, let simmer, (but don’t let the kitten get into it), that might help with the congestion. Good luck! Sandra and the furries.
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Thanks Sandra and Phil, We are off for the fourth vet visit in a week this evening. Our other cat is now also showing signs so we will get her checked out. I will mention those things you said Phil, and I will perhaps try that shower trick that you suggested Sandra Cheers! elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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Hi everyone, I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during my visit: http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable… I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more effective result. Any advice or tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated – I only want him to have some relief after the stress of the last week….Thanks in advance. Regards, elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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> Thanks Sandra and Phil, > We are off for the fourth vet visit in a week this evening. Our other > cat is now also showing signs so we will get her checked out. I will > mention those things you said Phil, and I will perhaps try that shower > trick that you suggested Sandra > Cheers! > elsa ^..^
No problem and hope your kits get all better! Purrs Sandra and the furries.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half > ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during > my visit: > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) > Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site > Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in > the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in > less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also > appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a > blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, > just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable… > I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of > Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on > updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed > – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic > tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more > effective result. > Any advice or tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated – I only > want him to have some relief after the stress of the last > week….Thanks in advance. > Regards, > elsa ^..^ > "a kitten is infinitely more amusing > than half the people one is obliged to > live with in the world" - Lady Morgan > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
Elsa, I don’t know about any "non-medication" methods but I would check with your vet about getting the liquid antibiotics. They are easier to administer. I used them when Kiwi had a URI and they work fine. For antihistimines, ask your vet about using dimetapp liquid. My friends cat has allergies and his vet told him to give a small amount of dimetapp. Check with your vet on feasibility/amounts to be used. Good Luck! — Jaalinta Replace my-deja.com with aol.com to reply directly Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half > ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during > my visit: > http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm > (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) > Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site > Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in > the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in > less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also > appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a > blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, > just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable..
Hi Elsa, The use of nebulizers and vaporizers can help liquefy clotted discharges, and the cautious use of nasal decongestants (ONLY as directed by your vet) and cortisone-like drugs also works to help some cats breath easily. Keeping Sjonnie’s eyes and nose clean and using eye ointments (as prescribed by your vet) may also be helpful in speeding recovery. A high percentage of cats do recover but recovered cats can become chronic carriers of the virus and may have no symptoms or show occasional signs of conjunctivitis, keratitis and sinusitis. After recovery, Sjonnie will not be immune for life so regular vaccination is required for all of your cats. . > I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of > Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on > updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed > – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic > tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more > effective result.
What you have described here could be bronchitis which always includes coughing, which may or may not be productive, wheezing when breathing, shortness of breath, nasal discharge and generalized difficulty breathing, and sometimes fever. Mention this possibility to your vet I enjoyed your site very much! The picture of the three of them together with all of their paws pointing in the same direction is great! Kind of reminiscent of a Broadway musical dance routine! Send it in to Cat Fancy, I bet they’ll publish it! Phil. — "Cats have no masters…just friends" Good cat health stuff: http://maxshouse.com
Response:
Elsa – Check with your vet for specific drugs to use, but when my littlest one had such a terrible URI, for a while there she was on an antihistamine and a decongestant – both human OTC – and they really did open up her breathing. Tenting her under a humidifier also helped, and at different times I have noticed that putting eyedrops in also seemed to help – the drops run down inside the nose and help moisten the dried-up blobs of stuff blocking the nasal passages. Hope this helps – Mary
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>Check with your vet for specific drugs to use, but when my littlest one had >such a terrible URI, for a while there she was on an antihistamine and a >decongestant – both human OTC – and they really did open up her breathing. >Tenting her under a humidifier also helped, and at different times I have >noticed that putting eyedrops in also seemed to help – the drops run down >inside the nose and help moisten the dried-up blobs of stuff blocking the nasal >passages. >Hope this helps – >Mary
Hi Mary Thank you for your advice – although I don’t have a humidifier…..and the eyedrops? the vet prescribed nasal drops which he seems to sneeze out straight after we apply them. Over the counter human antihistamine and decongestant? What kind of dosages did you give? I am curious because I just want his breathing to be easier. It is late here and all the shops are closed, but perhaps tomorrow I will call my vet and ask him what he could suggest as dosage… However, Sjonnie is very good with taking his antibiotic tablets. Thanks again Cheers! elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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Hi elsa, this was sugested to me by my vet, run the hot shower, til the room is all steamy, and put the kitten in the room, kinda like a humidifier type deal. If you can, put some eucalyptus in the shower, let simmer, (but don’t let the kitten get into it), that might help with the congestion. Good luck! Sandra and the furries.
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Thanks Sandra and Phil, We are off for the fourth vet visit in a week this evening. Our other cat is now also showing signs so we will get her checked out. I will mention those things you said Phil, and I will perhaps try that shower trick that you suggested Sandra Cheers! elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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Hi everyone, I have new pictures of the shelter kitten we adopted a week and a half ago as well as a few of the other shelter cats I took photos of during my visit: http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm (then click on the links ’sjonnie’ or ’shelter cats’) Please come and see Sjonnie and the other shelter cats at my site Unfortunately, Sjonnie has had chronic Rhinotrachtitis (especially in the last 24 hours) now he is resting (after three visits to the vet in less than a week). He is on many antibiotics but I would also appreciate any one else’s input onto how to relieve his symptoms of a blocked nose and difficulty with breathing in a non-medication manner, just some ideas to help me make him more comfortable… I stayed up for the last 24 hours with him on my lap, a box of Kleenex for him (and myself) and whilst nursing him, working on updating this page. At one stage he was nearly choking or so it seemed – gasping for breath with heavy wheezing – I wonder why the antibiotic tabs, nasal drops and antibiotic injection are not having a more effective result. Any advice or tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated – I only want him to have some relief after the stress of the last week….Thanks in advance. Regards, elsa ^..^ "a kitten is infinitely more amusing than half the people one is obliged to live with in the world" - Lady Morgan http://arnhem.telekabel.nl/~c35065/louie.htm *****site recently updated, if cached please refresh*****
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