My cat has recurring wheezing. What are safe Depo-Medrol alternatives?

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Within the last year, every 3-4 months my cats starts this wheezing/sneezing thing she requires depo medrol but thathassideeffectslater,whatshouldIdo? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 3 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the depo medrol works, then this is likely feline asthma. Unfortunately the treatment for that is generally a gluco-corticoid, but usually as an inhaler (with fluticasone) and a broncho-dilating medication to open the airways and facilitate breathing.. There have been various treatments with other anti-asthma medications such as zaphirlucast and montelucast, however they are not licensed for cats. Here is some really good relevant information: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_information/Asthma.cfm

My cat has recurring wheezing. What are safe Depo-Medrol alternatives?

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