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Cat Has A Cold. How do cats get cat flu. Look for symptoms which may include sniffing sneezing a runny nose pus-like discharge around the eyes difficulty breathing and lethargy which can all point to a cold. The bottom line is that although a cold in and of itself is not terribly serious that left untreated it can turn into a serious illness. Kitty is in his upper 40s of cat years i believe two.
Cat colds can also be caused by a combination of viruses and whatever other bacteria happens to come around your cat Cats are also sensitive to change so if your kitty is feeling stressed out over something like recuperating from being spayed or neutered being boarded or a change of residence her immune system may be weakened which can trigger a cold. Sneezing nasal discharge coughing fever or the sniffles - just like us cats too can catch colds. The fact is that the cold virus that humans get is not susceptible to the common felines that gift us with their presence in our lives. Many cats with a cold will also have their appetites suppressed. Her breathing may be labored or congested. Cat flu does cause cold-like symptoms with a runny congested nose that can make your cat snuffle and sneeze a fever drooling and red watery eyes.
Fluids are even more important.
Kitty Has a Runny Nose. However if the cats cold doesnt clear up in 5-7 days its time to see a vet. I dont know if age matters. When a cat has a cold it is actually what is referred to as an upper respiratory tract infection. Drizzled tuna juice is irresistible to most cats. Cold symptoms in a cat can be caused by a bacterial infection or a virus.