How To Alleviate Rapid Breathing In Cats

Antibiotics And Anti-Inflammatories

Antibiotics are the go-to remedy if your cat is suffering from a bacterial respiratory infection. This could be an upper respiratory infection, such as sinusitis, or it can be a lower respiratory infection, like bronchitis. Just remember, if the infection is caused by a virus, antibiotics will not be of any help. The vet will just need to treat the cat’s symptoms while the illness takes its course. And, if your cat’s breathing issues are the result of a sickness caused by a fungus or a parasite, they will need medications designed to eradicate those particular problems.

If your cat has asthma or any other pre-existing condition that complicates breathing, anti-inflammatory medications such as bronchodilators and steroids can certainly help. Prednisolone and fluticasone are some of the top medicines for this purpose. Medications such as terbutaline and albuterol also help dilate airways and ease your feline friend back into a normal breathing pattern. These medications can be inhaled or taken systematically. This means giving the antibiotics and anti-inflammatories orally or via an IV.

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