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My cat was diagnosed with bronchitis last year. He was given a treatment plan by what is considered to be the best vet in town - kesium 62.5 mg - 1 tb per day for 4 days and prednicortone 5 mg - 1/2 tb per day for 4 days then 1/2 tb every 2 days (2 doses) then 1/2 tb 2 times per week for one week. This treatment i have to repeat anytime he is feeling bad. The cat is not doing well and i don't know if it's the treatment or just the way the disease works. I want a opinion on the treatment plan.
Updated On February 7th, 2020
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 years and 10 months old
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM 105
Veterinarian
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I think the diagnosis is probably feline asthma. I don't know if it is available in your country but we do inhaled steroids/bronchodilators using a special cat mask called Aerokat. Seems to work better than the systemic treatment. The antibiotic treatment is probably not necessary (kesium). ( https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/caring-cat-asthma ) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yyIsWjvt2I ) Maybe see if there is a way your vet can get you an AeroKat inhaler.
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