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Why does my kitten have green mucus on her nose?

Why does my kitten have green mucus on her nose?

Here are a few reader questions and some suggestions from our Veterinarian. My female kitten is sneezing green mucus. That’s her only symptom of a cat cold. I’ve wiped her nose, and she only sneezes a couple times day. But the mucus has turned green.

What does nasal discharge look like in cats?

Also known as a runny nose or postnasal drip, nasal discharge is a common disorder in cats and a sign of an underlying condition. Nasal discharge may be clear (serous), grey/cloudy (mucoid), thick and green (purulent) or bloody. It can be acute or chronic and affect one or both nostrils.

What does it mean when your cat has a runny nose?

If your cat has a runny nose from both nostrils, then there might be a widespread infection. If the mucus only seems to be coming out of one nostril, then the problem may be more localized. You should also see if the runny nose is accompanied by ocular discharge. Mucus in the eyes can mean there is a serious problem.

What causes nasal discharge and sneezing in cats?

What causes nasal discharge and sneezing in cats? There are many causes of nasal disease. The feline ‘flu viruses (herpesvirus and calicivirus), will commonly cause sneezing and discharge from the eyes and/or nose. There may also be a high temperature and loss of appetite. However the signs from these infections are usually short lived.

Here are a few reader questions and some suggestions from our Veterinarian. My female kitten is sneezing green mucus. That’s her only symptom of a cat cold. I’ve wiped her nose, and she only sneezes a couple times day. But the mucus has turned green.

Also known as a runny nose or postnasal drip, nasal discharge is a common disorder in cats and a sign of an underlying condition. Nasal discharge may be clear (serous), grey/cloudy (mucoid), thick and green (purulent) or bloody. It can be acute or chronic and affect one or both nostrils.

It may occur in one or both of your cat’s nostrils, and the discharge may be clear or have color, depending on the underlying cause. A runny nose is characterized by nasal discharge. Cat owners may notice a watery or thick discharge that is clear and colorless.

Why does my cat have blood coming out of his nose?

If the secretions are coming from the eyes, it may be caused by nerve damage to the middle ear. This nasal discharge may be watery, thick, and mucus-like, or it may have pus or blood in it. (Blood-tinged discharge is a good indicator that there is a blood disorder.)