Thank all of you so much for all your support! It means a lot to me and Monroe.
Unfortunately, a patch is not an option, the medicine would still be in his system.
I made the decision to go with the veterinarian's plan. The antibiotic did not help, so the cough is not bacterial.
I took him off Atopica, and I will start prednisone tomorrow, once daily for 3 days.
I will have to watch Monroe closely for signs of fluid developing, like labored breathing and coughing (different cough).
Wish him and me luck!
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