My kitten has been sneezing and i think coughing. I am going to take him to the vet, but the appointment isn't until next week. I saw vitamins for cats at petsmart..Will they help and is he going to be o.k? I'm not sure how he got a cold because he's and inside cat. How do cats get colds?
2006-10-19 03:42:31 · 10 answers · asked by B U Tiful 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
He might have an URI. Upper Respitory Infection
2006-10-19 03:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by bling***bling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call them again and see if they will move your appointment sooner... or call a different Vet to see if they have a sooner appointment. I've had cats for many years and the only time they sneezed a lot was when they were sick... if it's just a time or two then they might be trying to clear out their noise if something got into it. Don't wait too long if you feel that something isn't right... if your cat doesn't eat like he use to, sleeps more then usual.
Best of Luck!!!
2006-10-19 03:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by L B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a kitten, and his immune system is not that strong yet, his body will eventually create antibodies to fight off viruses, if it is in fact a virus or cold, the vet won't really be able to do much, except maybe give him a little something to soothe him. I wouldn't purchase anything over the counter until you do find out what is wrong. Call the vet and tell them he can't wait and that he needs to be seen immediately. Tell them that he could possibly be having a hard time breathing.
2006-10-19 04:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by Gina 2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they get sick like other species, by being around other sickies. If he's indoor it might be allergies {dust} or a sinus infection. Vitamins? I don't know, I've had cats my entire life and the only vitamins I've given them comes in their crunchy food{Iams}.Wipe the corners of his eyes, gently to clear any boogers and make sure he has plenty of water. He'll be fine. Good luck
2006-10-19 03:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by tequillajenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a cold is coming. wait till you get to the vet and talk to him about vitamins. cats get colds the same way people do. don't forget to ask your vet about neutering your kitten.
2006-10-19 04:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by desert_kats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat got a cold every year. We took her to the vet the first few times, but learned that it wasn't worth it to spend the money for the vet if she was going to get better in a few days. She'll probably be fine in a few days or a week. Don't worry!
2006-10-19 03:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
mine got one a couple of weeks ago and she's an inside cat. could be that people can be carriers for infections that only cats can get. my cats fine now. it was just a cold.
2006-10-19 03:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat sneezing is cute, but it can also be a sign of sickness.
2006-10-19 04:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by BMW M5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont garrentee he will be my cats get colds all the time they just seem to get over it in a few days
2006-10-19 03:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by obiwan1092002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be somethin irritating him,sprays or somethin,or it could be cat flu, if it is he will have runny eyes and go off his food, if he hasnt it will be prob somethin like perfume etc. hope he is ok.
2006-10-19 03:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by tango 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋