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Question
I have an apx yr old male kitty. Has always had the propensity to eat too fast and choke. Recently I noticed this choking business had became much worse. He honestly totally reminds me of when I get severe allergies--the flem, choking et.. as he has allot of flem when he chokes. He even has very hard time eating canned food or liquids although he has not lost his appetite one iota! Since I run a rescue, I had a couple unused boxes of Clavamox which I started him on but did not seem to start helping him. I also have some baytril (pills ugh!)do you reckon baytril would be best in this situation? Hard enuff giving him the liq. clavamox as even that he gags on. In the meantime am desp working to find another volunteer vet as the one we had backed out:( I know your profile did not mention you knew anything in this area, but it appears almost everyone else is on vacation or maxed out (whatever that means!) Thank you for any help you may be able to give:)
Kindest Regards,
Cindi

Answer
If this problem is becoming increasingly worse, my recommendation is taking him to a vet. For example, baytril should not be used in growing animals, or pregnant or nursing ones, because it has an adverse effect on developing bones and joints. If your cat being a bout a year is not yet fully grown, this could effect hime. Also Baytril should only be used with caution in cats; higher doses can result in altered vision or blindness. With the potentail for side effects of medications I never recommend just trying this or that. Serious things can occur with the slightest thing even with the best intentions. A risk of blindness is serious so I would not try it. The fact is that you may be treating something that isn't even there. Many young cats experience choking during eating because they eat so fast that they gulp air and choke. You do say you tried different foods but not what; he could be allergic so try switching him to a high quality grain free wet cat food. Something like Wellness, EVO, or Nature's Variety. See what happens. However, choking could mean he has respiratory problems or even throat polyps; it could also be asthma or IBD. You say he has not lost his appetitie which is good but he may well be hungry all the time if he is experienceing this choking as he may not be getting enough food because the choking prevents. Point is, a vet visit is in order if the problem is worsening as you say.