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10-03-2014, 09:42 PM   #1

Coughing and front legs sinking down


Ebony started doing that really badly last night, she did it again today. We're taking her to the vets tomorrow evening (the earliest appointment the vet could give us). What could be causing it? The trouble with google is it comes up with stuff like lung cancer or pneumonia or something equally as nasty (I googled it to see what it could possibly be caused by then wished I hadn't)

Other than the cough she's behaving normally apart from seeking excessive reassurance during the coughing attack (during the coughing she looks like she's trying to throw up)



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11-03-2014, 12:06 AM   #2

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


Hi Phoenix, poor Ebony. Perhaps it's a fur ball she's trying to get rid of. Hope all goes well at the vets. Doesn't sound like she's too distressed but best to make sure.



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11-03-2014, 03:22 AM   #3

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


Definitely best to get checked out, could be anything



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11-03-2014, 10:07 AM   #4

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


Poor Ebony. Hope all goes well at the vets. I'll say a wee prayer for her tonight.



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11-03-2014, 10:19 AM   #5

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


I am hoping a furball, fingers crossed. Positive vibes being sent.



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11-03-2014, 03:49 PM   #6

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


How did you get on at the vets ?
Hope everything is ok



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11-03-2014, 04:25 PM   #7

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


Hope it is just a fur ball and nothing more serious. x



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11-03-2014, 11:15 PM   #8

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


How is Ebony after her visit to vet this evening, Phoenix?



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11-03-2014, 11:59 PM   #9

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


Vet seeing her again tomorrow he suspects asthma



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12-03-2014, 12:57 AM   #10

Re: Coughing and front legs sinking down


I have heard of cats with asthma before, wonder what sort of treatment that will entail. Hugs from us x



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