Pneumothorax in Cats

My cat, Bruce, had a severe case of constipation. The vet sedated him to clear his bowels. A day and a half later, I was back at the vet because I couldn’t hear any gurgling in his stomach. The vet asked me what mediations I gave him and what kind of accident he was in. Followed up with the anesthesia from the other day didn’t do this. Vet then came back and said it could have caused by the anesthesia. They referred me to an emergency/overnight facility that could put in a chest tube. Sadly, it was too late for Bruce and he couldn’t be saved. The 2nd vet suggested euthanasia. I was there with him until the end. After feeling like I was being accused of hurting my Bruce, the first vet called me and role me they sent his x-rays to UF Veterinary dept and it was a spontaneous pneumothorax caused by a lung bullae.

My 9 week old kitten was unfortunately attacked by another cat. I brought him to the emergency clinic and it was found that he had 4-5 broken ribs, a broken sternum and puncture wounds to his lung(s) that subsequently led to air surrounding them. The emergency vet wrapped him up in a vest and gave him enough pain medicine to last until I took him to my regular vet the next morning. My regular vet prescribed pain medication and antibiotics and said to return 5 days later. Tigger was doing good up until today. It seems that he has took an unexpected turn for the worst and I am unsure on what to do. It is clear that he uncomfortable so I give him pain medication which is supposed to last 4-6 hours but now is barely working. I have kept in contact with the vet throughout the evening and she only tells me to give him more medication. His appointment is not until tomorrow afternoon and I’m unsure if I should bring him into the emergency clinic tonight or wait until tomorrow. My vet has heard his breathing and is aware of his symptoms (shallow rapid breathing, breathing through mouth, not eating or drinking water, loud meowing that I assume is from pain). My vet thinks the medicine will help him throughout the night but it seems that he may have grown a tolerance to it and is constantly in pain

Past history: About a year ago, I took my cat to the vet because she was having difficulty swallowing, and had lost her voice. I was afraid she had something lodged in her throat, and didn't want to tamper with it and cause her to choke. They sedated her, and said they couldn't find anything, but she had bruising at the top of her mouth, meaning she might have swallowed something big that damaged it. Over time, her voice (meowing) and swallowing improved, but never fully returned to normal. This spring, she started coughing. Her swallowing difficulty seemed to reemerge, and is getting worse. She is eating, drinking, and seems happy, but as she purrs it triggers her hacking cough, so I took her to the vet. She has lost only a little weight, has no temperature (no signs of an infection). I opted to get an x-ray done this time. It came back with a dark circular object on her left side. Below is the actual report. Any suggestions or guidance from here? I believe it's not clear if it's in the lungs or between the lungs and ribs. I rather follow up with an ultrasound instead of a CT scan (too expensive and too much radiation), perhaps it could provide more information on where the bubble is located? I don't want her to have to go through invasive/intensive surgery at the age of 14, but I do want to hear all of my options at this point. I don't understand all of the terminology in the report below, so any clarification is helpful. Thank you Report Assessment: 1. Cavitary lesion in the left caudal lung lobe. This has a thicker rim than typical for uncomplicated pulmonary bulla. This may represent cavitary primary pulmonary neoplasia or a granuloma. There is an additional nodular opacity over the caudal portion of the left cranial lung lobe seen on the ventrodorsal view. This is not confirmed on the lateral views. It may represent a true pulmonary nodule; however, an artifact of superimposition is also possible. Recheck radiographs are suggested in four weeks to evaluate for progression. If more immediate and thorough evaluation is desired, thoracic CT is suggested. The large cavitary lesion could certainly be responsible for the patient's coughing, causing compression of the adjacent bronchi. 2. Cardiomegaly with no specific cardiac chamber enlargements are cardiac decompensation. This appearance may be normal for this patient. Alternatively, subclinical cardiomyopathy or hypertrophy secondary to hyperthyroidism. Recheck radiographs are suggested in 6 to 12 months to evaluate for progression. Echocardiography could be considered if clinically indicated. 3. Normal abdomen. 4. Narrowed lumbosacral intervertebral disk space. Clinical correlation would be required to determine the significance of this finding.

On the 23 dec nite my cat name oreo seem to be breathless but i do check that the tongue not pink colour but the condition that nite worst.A month before the sickness stike his use to sleep and not active use to be before.So that nite 23 dec at 11:30 our family him to the 24 hours vet at whitley as the doc do the xtray and put him at oxigen box as doctor mention need to suck out the fluid.The procedure done without our family around cause doctor told us to go back and they will update.At about 5am doctor call and said that my cat are stabil but hour later doctor call and inform that my cat die.I and family totally shock and asking and searching for answer is the doctor did right thing or is the procedure done to soon without doing the scan first before they proceed with the operation.Please guide us to find the answer the cause of the death our most beloving cat.

My indoor 9 yr old cat was diagnosed with left lower lung collapse and suspected mass. She’s up to date on vaccinations. What causes this. She’s on doxy drops 0.6 cc for a month. I’m using a humidifier. The vet at the clinic suggested US or CT. Which is a better modality for diagnosis? They suggested possibly lymphoma. She’s eating and drinking fine. But sounds crackly. No open mouth breathing though. Thoughts?