2006-08-27 16:00:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
First thing, completly ignore the answers having to do with benadryl and vicks vapor rub. The Vicks can seriously harm your cat. Benadryl is a good medication for allergies but you have to be careful about how much you give your cat. The doseage is 1 mg/lb. It would have to be the liquid form and noramally 1cc is equal to 25mg. The best thing to do is to take the cat into the shower with you and let him enjoy the steam. Just like us when our sinuses get stuffy we love the steam and it breaks it up, well animals are no different in that aspect as we are.
If your cat is sneezing and there is a colored discharge from the nose or the eyes then it could be a kitty cold and you should get some anitibotics. You don't want it getting worse and progressing into an pnuemonia.
If you cat is not eating offer some canned food that has been heated in the mircowave for 5-10 seconds. Cats eat whatever smells good to them and if they cannot smell then they will not eat and a cat that does not eat over a 2-4 day span can become very sick. Their livers cannot handle the lack of food and they can get hepaticlipodosis (fatty liver). Then the cat would need to be hospitalized over a few days with IV fluids and bloodwork.
But hopefully the steam will help your cat out and all will be well. Good luck
2006-08-27 16:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by blinky1369 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cat Sinus Infection
2016-11-02 21:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer lies in your own words - she has been in the shelter for 5-6 months. She was used to the shelter, the staff, the surroundings (including other cats). Her whole world is now upside down and she does not know or understand what has happened. Chances are you are unsure of her previous life so the trick now is to go very slow! It will take time but should get better. At this point she has chosen a place where she probably feels somewhat safe. This is normal. Make sure she knows where the food and water are. Also, if you can, show her the litter box and a bed/area for her. Also show her the toys you have for her. Leave her alone for awhile - she may just wander out and start to investigate. If you try too hard at this point to interact she may hide where you can't find her. If she has a name then stick with that for now. You can change her name later if you wish. Little by little sit near her - perhaps offer some treat or tasty food - like pieces of chicken. Let her see them and if she comes toward you then sit still, let her take the treat and then leave - NO interaction on your part. Do this a few times until she gets comfortable with you. Remember - all this is new to her and she does not feel comfortable right now. Do not try to pick her up - easy on offering your hand or do any petting. If you do try to pet then do it under the chin - not over her head. This can be a source of fear on her part - she doesn't know what you are doing. Go slow all the way. After a few days you may find that she is exploring and interacting with you.
2016-03-20 08:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raising the humidity in the cat's environment will help his sinuses drain. A humidifier will do the trick nicely. Don't apply Vic's to the cat, because their sense of smell is much, much stronger than ours. It will most likely make his sinuses hurt very badly. Either way, it will torment him.
If you're sure that this is an infection, and not a virus, you can administer the broad spectrum antibiotics that you can find at any Tractor Supply store, and at most pet stores. That way, you get the cure without the cost of a vet. If the discharge isn't greenish, an assumption of infection may be presumptuous, and the antibiotics may be a waste of money.
Not to mention, cats don't have the greatest digestive tracts. Misusing and overusing antibiotics can turn your pet's guts into a burning yeast factory.
Changing his water several times a day, and protecting him from cooking and cigarette smoke, will protect his sinuses from further aggravation.
2006-08-27 16:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Em 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2015-08-11 05:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Lolly 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my cat had one that lasted for 3 weeks. She would sneeze bloody mucus towards the end of the sinus infection and her entire body would shake. I got cat vitamins and ground them up in moist cat food, and 3 or so days later she was better.
DO NOT give benedryl to a cat. you can a dog, it won't hurt a dog, but never a cat.
2006-08-27 16:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by sweet southern charm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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