How can I Help my Cat with the Sniffles?
It is also helpful that during a respiratory flare-up that feline guardians place their cats in a cool or warm air humidified environment (such as steamy bathroom) for several minutes a few times a day, which can help loosen up nasal and airway secretions.
Where does a cat get the Sniffles from?
While this is most commonly seen in cats and kittens in high stress, crowded situations such as the outdoor stray population, and in shelters or pet shop situations, it can also occur in overcrowded purebred catteries as well.
How long does it take for a cat to recover from a sinus infection?
This is a common way that feline upper respiratory infections are transmitted. Cats susceptible to upper respiratory infections generally develop sneezing, watery eyes and nasal discharge about 2 to 5 days after exposure. Fever and sinus congestion may also occur. The disease typically resolves in 10 to 14 days, without complications.
When does a cat have chronic nasal disease?
Thus nasal trauma, congenital and conformational changes, periodontal disease and foreign bodies all predispose a pet to chronic infection. Chronic inflammation / allergies : In cats chronic nasal inflammation (called rhinitis) can be documented at any time after six months of age.
What can I give my Cat for the Sniffles?
Pet meds to help a cat with the sniffles. The typical first line of treatment often used by veterinarians in most of these cats include prescription antibiotics like Clavamox, Baytril, and Doxycycline, as well as topical antibiotics for the eyes such as Terramycin. While most cats seemingly respond to these treatments,…
How long does it take for a cat’s sniffles to go away?
However, kitty colds are highly contagious to other cats. Once one gets the sniffles and starts sneezing, odds are he’ll pass it on. In addition to sniffles, Patches might have discharge coming out of his eye, ulcers appearing on his gums and an overall hard time breathing. Usually, symptoms subside after two or three weeks.
While this is most commonly seen in cats and kittens in high stress, crowded situations such as the outdoor stray population, and in shelters or pet shop situations, it can also occur in overcrowded purebred catteries as well.
Is there such a thing as Cat flu?
Cat flu in felines is also known as snuffles, cat influenza or viral upper respiratory disease, but for this article we shall refer to it as its more common name – snuffles. The Boksburg SPCA manager, Maggie Mudd, answers some questions on snuffles.