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CATS WITH DIABETES AND ASTHMA

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Question
Hello,
    I have a 15 yr.old feline which is my child.He
has diabetes and asthma at the same time.My question is "Is there any kind of medicine we can give him for asthma instead of cortisone"?
It would be very appreciated if you could e-mail me back and let me know.
                                  Thank You
                                    Lillie
E-Mail=LILLIETIGGERSON@AOL.COM


Answer
ABSOLOUTLY!

there is an inhailer called the Aerocat!  MANY cats do fine with it, AND its going directly to the source.

Did you know that cats on long term use steriods can cause diabetes?- the oral kind as well as injectable.

Other methods for treating asthma can prevent further insulin resistance. :)