Question about cats help!!!?

Question

ok so i got a kitten fro my b-day in may hes now 4 almost 5 months and he is ALWAYS sick! hes been to the vet hes had all his shots and im gonna get him nutered in september but anyway back to the sick part. he has feline herpies it effects the eyes and breathing in cats. i have been given eye drops for his eyes and an antibiotic for the sneezing. after i gav it to him he got better but not for long hes started weezing so i took him back to the vet and got im some other med for weezing then he got better and now hes sick again his eyes look funny he doesnt sneeze or anything but hes not playing he just mopes around and sleeps and sometimes he has the runs uh ya know the poops. and idk what to do anymore i cant afford to take him to the vet all the time and i really dont want him to die can someone tell me if thiers any kind of food i can bet him buy to get him better. or if u know something else that might be wrong with him? i really want him to get better and be a healthy happy kitty. thanks!

Answer 1

First, (belated) Happy Birthday!!  What a great birthday gift - a kitten!  I'm so sorry it's sick though.

I have some books on Natural Pet Care.  One says Grapefruit Seed Extract has proven to be very effective in treating Herpes.  (You may be able to find it at a Health Food Store or in the pharmacy section of a grocery or discount store.  Get a reputable brand and one without "fillers".)  You might also try adding a little grapefruit juice to his diet... along with other citruses, like orange & lemon.  (Little squeezes of fresh is best.)

An important lesson I've learned in caring for cats is diet is "everything"!  You should try feeding him an all-natural diet -- like fish, vegetables, pasta, table scraps.  Ideally a cat's diet should consist of, at least, 50% meat.  [My cats love chicken/turkey & fish...and do not like beef or pork.  They love vegetables, mostly cooked... and over-cooked pasta and rice.]  You can supplement that food with dry, natural commercial foods (Nutro Naturals, Purina Natural, Good Life Recipe, Wholesome Goodness....  -- Those are product names & commonly available).   Being that he is sneezing a lot, I (personally) would try to give him a diet of 60-70% meat for a week or 10 days, and then at least 50% after that.  Again, add citrus and/or the grapefruit seed extract to it.

I am not a vet, please know that.  

I have learned that cheaper cat foods cause problems and flare-ups of problems.  I'm talking about Meow Mix, Whiskas, store brands, Friskies, and the like.  You may be saving money, in the long run, to buy good natural foods -- and save on vet bills.

That's all I'll write for now -- but, if you have any questions, please e-mail (via my Profile).

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Answer 2

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,

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 3

I'm so sorry that your kitty is sick.  They can be very expensive to look after.  One of my cats had feline herpes, and he had it for life.  It would flare up every once in a while.  He would have severe sneezing fits (a dozen sneezes in a row, several times a day), that could go on for up to 3 weeks at a time.  I am not a vet, but as far as I know, the "runs" are not related to feline herpes.  My cat would get an attack when he was stressed out (when we moved, if we travelled) or otherwise sick.  Your kitty may have a weakened immune system from some underlying bug, which then caused a herpes outbreak.  Since he is a wee baby his immune system could have trouble fighting this off.  You need to tell your vet about the runny poops.  Also explain to your vet that your finances are limited.  Many vets will work to reduce the number of visits, or work out a payment plan.  Babies can get dehydrated from runny poops very quickly - please don't take too long!  I'm sorry I don't have any specific remedies for him!  See if your vet will give advice over the phone, at least on the feeding.  If your vet isn't willing to work with you, find a new vet for the sake of the kitten.  Most vets are awesome.  The link I posted has some good ideas.

Answer 4

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