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What to do if your kitten sneezes and has a runny nose

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
If a kitten sneezes and has a runny nose, it is recommended that the owner first keep the kitten warm, then take the kitten to a pet hospital to screen for the cause, and then take corresponding treatment measures based on the cause. First of all, if the sneezing and runny nose are caused by a cold, you need to feed the kitten special cold medicine for pets and take measures to keep it warm. Secondly, if the sneezing and runny nose is caused by an infected cat's rhinal branch, you need to Go to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Treatment mainly uses antiviral, anti-inflammatory and other symptomatic drugs.

1. Sneezing and runny nose caused by a cold

If the kitten just sneezes and has a runny nose and is in good spirits, it may be that the cat has a cold. At this time, the cat's nasal discharge is usually clear and clear, and symptoms such as nasal congestion may occur, but generally there will be no fever symptoms. In this case, the owner can consult a pet doctor, and then give the cat some pet-specific cold medicine, and at the same time take measures to keep warm. Under normal circumstances, the cat will get better in about a week.

2. Sneezing and runny nose caused by nasal branch in cats

If the kitten sneezes and has runny nose frequently, the runny nose will be purulent and accompanied by high fever, tearing, and loss of appetite. If you experience symptoms such as depression and depression, it is likely that you are infected with the cat's rhinal branch. It is recommended that owners take their kittens to a pet hospital for professional treatment in a timely manner. During treatment, they can choose drugs containing lysine to inhibit the proliferation of feline rhinovirus, and at the same time, use antibiotics such as amoxicillin to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Wipe your cat's eyes with saline every day and treat them with eye drops containing acyclovir.

Note: Because the initial symptoms of cat nasal congestion are similar to those of a cold, it is sometimes misdiagnosed as a cold, so owners must pay attention.