Symptoms of a cat cold
The symptoms of a cat cold are similar to those of a human cold, including nasal congestion , cough, sneeze, runny nose, watery eyes, fever, lack of energy, decreased appetite, etc. Under normal circumstances, a cat cold lasts 7 to 21 days, and if it is only a mild cold, the cat can recover without medication. Therefore, when you find that the cat has mild cold symptoms, you can observe it for 3 to 5 days. If the symptoms worsen during the period, or the cat has symptoms such as lack of water, skipping meals, difficulty breathing, and fever, then you need to seek medical attention immediately.
What should I do if my cat has a cold?
Treatment: The treatment process is divided into two parts. One is to take care of the cat until he can eat and drink again, and the other is to give him medication that can relieve his pain. Medications may include antibiotics and expectorants (to help clear mucus from the respiratory system). Vaccines can prevent colds in cats.
1. Take appropriate measures to keep warm and replenish moisture in time
The weather in this season is still a bit cold, so we should pay attention to keeping cats warm. For example, put pet clothing on the cat or cover the cat’s litter with a warm blanket and a bag of warm water. If the cat’s sleeping position is not stable, you can also turn on the heater at night when the temperature is low. Cats will find a warm place to sleep when they are cold, and when they have a cold, they need to be directed to drink more water to replace the lost water.
2. Take the cat out to bask in the sun, and open the window for ventilation
When the cat at home has a cold, the window should be opened frequently for ventilation, otherwise the bacteria will accumulate indoors, which will affect the cat’s health. The house should also be clean and dry. When there is sunshine, open the curtains and let the cat bask in the sun. It is good for the cat’s health and kills some bacteria!
