Does anyone have a cat that has asthma?

We took Enzo to the vet last week and mentioned his unusual coughing/sneezing episodes.

He gave Enzo an injection (something to do with asthma) and also gave us some paste to clear hairballs. It was one or the other.

The vet said that if the cough/sneezing clears for a few days and then comes back again, it was the injection that did it. If it goes away and doesn't come back... it was a hairball issue.

Well, we took him to the vet on Tuesday and hadn't heard any coughing/sneezing........ until this morning

I'm looking for some information about asthma really... how will this affect my/his life?

Does unusual coughing/sneezing definitely mean asthma? Or can cats have allergies too? He has absolutely NO problems in running around like a crazy kitty for an hour! Would a cat with asthma have difficulty in running and playing?

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Enzo - Maine Coon (Jemahan Enzo)

We have had a cat who had asthma. He too had those coughing episodes. Our vet gave us corticosteroids for him. In the beginning we had to give him that every day, but when the coughing stopped, we could start giving him less. They now also have an inhaler for cats, the Aerokat. This is ofcourse better, because there will be much less side effects.
Ringo was a very healthy, happy and active cat and most days you didn't even notice he had asthma. There were some things I had to think of, like not burning incense and keeping the house nice and dust free.
I think a cat can have allergies, but I don't know much about that.
All the best for your cat!! Our Ringo has had a very happy, healthy life and so I'm sure will Enzo

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Our China has feline asthma but she gets by on a steriod injection every few months - she only started with it about 3 years ago (she is 12 now); the length between injections is getting shorter but it is amazing the difference it makes.

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Kaz

For kittens, joy is for the asking and smiles are for the giving

If diagnosed with asthma, will his treatment be covered by pet insurance?

Also... I think we are going to go with Animal Friends insurance with the £49 excess (it says in small print... £49 excess + 35% of the claim - is this good or bad??), £20,000 lifetime condition limit... £9.25p/m.

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Enzo - Maine Coon (Jemahan Enzo)