Cats with runny nose, tears, and sneezing are most likely caused by a cold, nasal congestion, or smelling a pungent odor. First of all, if the cat's appetite is not affected, it is more likely to be caused by smelling irritating odors, such as perfume, air fresheners, formaldehyde, aromatherapy and other irritating gases. Generally, the cat's symptoms will be relieved after ventilation. Secondly, if the cat’s spirit and appetite are also affected, it is likely to be caused by a cold or nasal congestion. In order not to delay the condition, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
1. Cold
The most obvious symptom of a cold in cats is sneezing. As the disease worsens, the frequency of sneezing will also increase. It also usually causes a runny nose. In the early stage, it is usually watery nasal fluid, and in the later stage, mucoid or purulent nasal fluid will appear. If the later infection is more serious, it will often cause systemic symptoms, including fever, loss of appetite, depression, etc.
It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital in time and let the pet doctor give symptomatic treatment. Generally, it will get better after taking medicine for three to five days. And in the daily feeding process, you should pay attention to keeping the cat warm. Do not bathe the cat until the cat has fully recovered from the cold. You can usually give the cat some nutrients to improve the cat's immunity.
2. Feline nasal branch
If the cat is relatively young or has not been vaccinated against infectious diseases, it may be due to herpes virus infection, which is what we often call feline nasal branch. . Herpes virus infection can cause conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. The clinical manifestations include coughing, frequent sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes, increased eye secretions, and conjunctival flushing.
It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and diagnosis in time. If the cat is diagnosed with nasal congestion, viral interferon and lysine preparations are usually needed, which can effectively inhibit the reproduction of the virus and thus achieve a therapeutic effect. However, after treatment of nasal branch, the cat may be poisonous for life.
3. Smell irritating odors
If the cat’s environment contains irritating gases such as perfume, air freshener, formaldehyde, aromatherapy, etc., which irritate the cat’s eyes and nasal cavity, then It can cause a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. This situation will not affect the cat's appetite. Generally, the symptoms will be relieved after the cat is moved to a ventilated and open environment. It is also recommended that the host levelDo not use perfume, air fresheners, formaldehyde, aromatherapy and other irritating items around cats.
