Josie has had 2 asthma attacks since Sunday . . . one on Sunday & one today. When I gave her a prednisone today, it didn't help her much so I took her to the vet.

She had a full bloodwork done. Everything was normal.

She was also tested for heartworms . . . the vet was concerned that she had heartworms since the symptoms are similar. Good news! NO HEART WORMS!

So the verdict: She definitely has asthma. (not a big surprise . . . we just wanted to rule out some other things)

She got a shot of steriods that should last 4-6 weeks. Maybe longer. The vet said that her other asthmatic cats only have to have 2 or 3 shots a year. We just take her back for a shot when it wears off. I liked the idea of a shot rather than giving her a PILL EVERY DAY! Josie doesn't do well with oral meds!

I'm glad it's just asthma and not something worse . . . and glad that these shots will prevent any attacks for awhile.