Cat has just come back from the vet. Had bloods and x-ray. Bloods are all fine. Upper lung unclear. Presents with shortness of breath, wet cough, rattle breathing. Loss of appetite. Now can not walk a couple of steps without laying down. Is 15 years old.

Updated On April 24th, 2020

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

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I am so very sorry to hear about your kitty Tiger. It sounds like he has worsened. You don't mention if your vet gave any indication of what could cause the lungs to be unclear. There are many possible causes including things like pneumonia, heart disease, or cancers. If Tiger is declining/worsening, and is unable to walk across the room, it sounds like he may need more aggressive care such as oxygen supplementation. Treatment, if possible, would depend on the underlying cause of the lung issue but may include things like antibiotics or medication to decrease water retention. In some instances, when the vet feels treatment is not going to be helpful/is not an option and the pet's quality of life is declining, we do consider humane euthanasia as another possible option. I would recommend calling the vet who saw your kitty and giving them an update on his decline. Be sure your kitty has easy access to food and water and his litterbox without having to walk far if he is getting tired so easily. You can also put a humidifier in the room with him to help keep moisture in the ear, which is better for airway health, but in severe cases such as his, more intensive treatment is usually needed.

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