How do i cure a kitty cold?

Question

i have a 4 month old cat that has had a cold since i got him a month ago. I figured it would just go away but it seems to have gotten worse. Is there anything i can do to help my little four legged friend to ease his cold a bit. I took him to a vet and he told me the kitten was too young for anything right now he could do.

Answer 1

Keep a close eye on the kitty and make sure that the cold doesn't turn into something serious. Make sure the cat drinks plenty of liquids. Your kitten should be fine, because it is just a cold.

Answer 2

My friend just got a kitten and it is about 2months and 2 weeks. They just took it to the doctor and they said it had a cold but when they adopted it the people they adopted from said it mat get a cold because it is at a new home! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Since cat flu is viral, it cannot be cured; rather, the cat's body must fight off the infection, which takes around 3-14 days. However, there are a number of supportive treatments which may help the cat fight the infection and which can certainly make the cat feel more comfortable

Cats with cat flu often lose their sense of smell, which can make them not want to eat. It is essential for cats to eat, however, in order to keep their strength up. Try them with

some boiled chicken/fish and rice, and add a chicken or beef stock cube to the rice to make it more tastier, i know this is not a help to you but cats can go up to 7 days with out food, and as they have not eaten much, their wont be anything to go to the toilet for...

Steaming

Steaming your cat can help clear the nasal passages and make the cat feel more comfortable. My cats have been having steams for years because they suffer from chronic post-viral rhinitis ("the snuffles"), and they love them. In the lounge, and then they can stay in their basket afterwards but still have some company. This is how we steam them:

put cat in a secure carrying basket and lock it.

Place a bowl of boiling water in front of the basket (where the cat can't dip his/her paws in, naturally).

Drape the whole lot with towels and leave for 15-20 mins (check regularly to ensure cat is not distressed).

Do this three times a day while symptoms are present.

Nasal Drops

Saline nose drops may help if your cat is very congested. Your vet will tell you which ones are safe to use and how much to give. One American brand is Little Noses (1/8% phenylephrine), which is a decongestant nose drop for children. A commonly prescribed dosage for cats is one drop in each nostril twice a day. However, this brand now apparently has preservatives added, which would make it unsuitable for cats. You need drops containing only buffered sterile saline solution, and these should only be used for a maximum of three days, or they may cause a rebound effect.

Answer 4

My kitty has had a cold for about 3 weeks now too.  I finally had the time to take him to the vet (I work 55-60 hours a week and am fighting a serious illness myself) and the vet gave him clavamox (antibiotic).  1/2 cc liquid two times daily.  He's only about 14 weeks old himself so I think you just need a second opinion.

Answer 5

You definitely need to seek a new vet. If this cat has had a "cold" since you have had him a month ago, there is definitely a problem!!!! He has a respiratory infection or something is going on. Any GOOD vet will be able to tell you and treat the problem.

Answer 6

Your cat does not have a "cold" your cat has kennel cough.  This is a potentially deadly sickness more like pneumonia or the flu than a "cold."  

Take your cat to the vet ASAP and if your vet really said your kitten was too young for medication at 4 months you need a new vet.