If my vet x-rays my cat, will he be able to tell if he has asthma even if he’s not having symptoms right then?

Question by ♥ Animal Luvr ♥: If my vet x-rays my cat, will he be able to tell if he has asthma even if he’s not having symptoms right then?
My cat seems to be having asthma symptoms and I am taking him to the vet at 5 PM. He hasn’t had a complete attack (if thats even what it is) since about 6 AM, hes just been grunting and breathing a little funny. If the vet x-rays him when hes not having symptoms can he still tell if my cat has asthma?

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Answer by Suzy Cutes
If your vet feels it is respiratory related, such as asthma or an infection, he probably won’t do x-rays, as x-rays generally require anesthesia or some kind of knock-out, and the vet would probably be reluctant to anesthetize with breathing difficulties.

A vet can determine a number of respiratory problems just by examining the animal and by closely listening to lung function. A respiratory infection aside, if the lungs and airways seem to be functioning properly, then the vet will want to do some more serious digging.

Good luck.

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