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My cat has asthma. What are long-term solutions besides steroid shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 9 months old | 10 lbs

Hi my cat has asthma is what the vet said he's almost 10 years old his twin sisters fine but the shot that they give him I believe it's a steroid shot only last a week and a half to two weeks I'm just trying to find out if there's something else that I can do not being rude but we live in a small hick-town in Georgia and I'm just afraid there's something better that we can do to help him we're afraid he's going to wind up having an asthma attack sometimes he just don't act right please help my b

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 7th, 2018

I am sorry Gandolf is having a tough time. There are several things to try with asthmatic cats. There is an inhaler called an aerokat. Look on YouTube for videos of how it works. I use inhaled steroids daily to every other day with most of my asthmatic patients, and then I can also send home albuterol inhaler to use in a crisis. This manages most of them well, but occasionally they still need oral or injections of steroids. Best of luck and I hope this gives you a plan to discuss with your veterinarian. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    Feline asthma does need maintenance treatment in order to keep Gandolf from continually having respiratory issues. I'm not sure what the veterinarian's specific treatment plan is, but it does appear that Gandolf will need a recheck and further treatment. I reccomend having this conversation with your vet. I'm sure they are in the best position to help Gandolf, or point you to the best place to get him some help. For more information about this condition, I recommend you read the information at the link below. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/asthma-and-bronchitis-in-cats I hope that helps and Gandolf gets better soon.

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    Feline asthma does need maintenance treatment in order to keep Gandolf from continually having respiratory issues. I'm not sure what the veterinarian's specific treatment plan is, but it does appear that Gandolf will need a recheck and further treatment. I reccomend having this conversation with your vet. I'm sure they are in the best position to help Gandolf, or point you to the best place to get him some help. For more information about this condition, I recommend you read the information at the link below. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/asthma-and-bronchitis-in-cats I hope that helps and Gandolf gets better soon.

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