We got this cat that is 5 years old from the humane society and it has been sneezing and coughing ever sence. We took him to the vet and they gave him amoxydrops. We have been giving them to himfor 5 days now and he is not getting any better. They also gave him a shot for leukimea. Now my question is what about my other cat ( who is very healthy) is he going to catch it too. I have caught him sneezing a few times in the last couple days.
2006-10-25 04:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by Vern 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It is a highly contagious virus and common in shelter cats because of the number of cats and the close confinement. I would not worry excessively about it. Both cats will just have the "flu" for a while and it will pass.
The stress of the adjustment the cats have to make can also contribute to both of them having it. Since you are keeping in touch with your vet you just have to watch that neither cat stops eating or gets so congested that breathing is compromised.
2006-10-25 04:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your cat has upper respiratory infection which is a cat cold. Most cats get that when they are in a shelter, they catch it from other cats and yes, your other cat will likely catch it but if he's up to date with his vaccinations, maybe he will get it mild! You should also take him to the vet especially if he started sneezing also!! It takes about 10 to 14 days for the virus to go away. I had the same problem with a kitten that I adopted at the humane society and she gave it to my older cat. They both took antibiotics and they are fine now so good luck!!
2006-10-25 04:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Big Ben 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a 6mos. old kitten from a shelter. He was healthy but brought in a bug/cold that my 10yr. old cat that I already had caught. She was miserable, sneezing, nasty runny nose, etc. for a couple of weeks maybe 3. I felt horrible as she had never been sick. The shelter said the new kitten could have brought something in from other cats in the shelter, even though he wasn't sick but had also just recently been immunized. I would call the shelter & ask if they have had a break out of many cats being sick at the time you got the cat. I don't think there is much they can do unfortunately. I tried to give my cat baby aspirin or baby benadryl just to ease symptoms & help her sleep. HIde it in food if it's hard to give it to them directly.
2006-10-25 04:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by COblonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has an upper respiratory infection. Is common in cats from the humane society.
Needs a strong antibiotic for at least ten days and it should clear up, but it wont go away unless he gets this.
And your other cat can get it. It can be contagious.
2006-10-25 05:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by ZORA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would immediately take the cat and receipt from the vet's right back to the humane society. They obviously gave you a sick cat, that you don't need the expense of. They can take care of getting it better and let you know when it is ready to come home!
2006-10-25 04:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by LARGE MARGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals kept at any compound be it a humane society or kennel of any type can be exposed to what is commonly known as "kennel cough" and this can happen no matter how well kept the kennel is. It is contagious and can be passed back and forth so both of your animals need to be treated if they are both experiencing the same symptoms.
2006-10-25 04:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by mzmscheeveeuhs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very possible that you cat may have feline HIV
humans can't get it, but it can spread from cat to cat. Very common among cats that come from the spca, kennels, etc
Did you vet test him for this when you were there? IF not I would go back and ask about it. eventually you will either have to put the cat down or it will die. (IF THIS IS WHAT IT IS)
don't mean to upset you, but it is a possiblity. My co-worker a few years ago went through this with her cats.
2006-10-25 04:24:24 · answer #7 · answered by sesamenc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shelter cats are very susceptible to upper respiratory infections, it gets passed around by people who touch the cats or by them living in close quarters. If the amoxy hasn't helped, I'd suggest getting back in touch with your vet and getting the cat re-checked. There are different antibiotics they can try. In the meantime, you could try isolating your other cat temporarily.
Good luck to you!
2006-10-25 04:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beware!!! The other healthy cat can become infected too, if it is not too late already. If the symptoms gets worse, you`ll have to take him to the vet too, or use the same medicines of the other cat.
2006-10-25 04:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by Cloud 9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could have a cold. Our oldest cat came from the pound and she had a cold when we brought her home. The vet gave us some pills to give her that helped clear it up. I don't recall what the pills were, though.
2006-10-25 06:08:32 · answer #10 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋