I have a kitten who has a bad cold (sneezy, runny nose, diarriah) and we think it may have to do with his teething. He is about 6 months. He has some baby teeth in tact. He has had the cold for a couple days, he was fine the week before. Do you think his cold is a result of his teething?
2006-11-29 14:20:21 · 6 answers · asked by manateeluver32 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I am assuming this b/c little kids sometimes get colds when they lose their baby teeth (i think). Any ideas would help, thanks!
2006-11-29 14:21:04 · update #1
Hi there...kittens generally begin losing their baby teeth between 5/6 months. However, there's no direct relationship with the other symptoms you are witnessing. More commonly young cats can suffer from upper respiratory infection (URI) especially unvaccinated because kittens are predisposed due to their immature immune systems. Antibiotics are necessary to treat the secondary infections related to Feline URI.
Here's more on Feline URI: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_upper_respiratory.html
2006-11-29 15:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Teething Side Effects
2016-09-30 11:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of problems like this associated with a cat teething. Has he had all his shots? I think some of the symptoms you mentioned may be indicative of feline distemper.
I think you should take him to the vet. If it's a cold, he may need an antibiotic. Otherwise, it may become a serious upper-respiratory infection, or he may become dehydrated if the diarrhea continues.
Sounds like you shouldn't let it go. Good luck.
2006-11-29 14:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My male cat, Checkers, likes to lick and bite palms at the same time as he's being petted. he will enable someone puppy him and then turn round and bite on their palms. he's continually finished this yet for him that's extra of a habit and affection element and infrequently it hurts. He is conscious now now to not bite my palms because at the same time as he did i ought to stroll faraway from him and ignore about him for awhile. yet my son and nephews nevertheless enable him do it, so he keeps doing it. try the spray water bottle trick, or positioned pepper on your palms and enable him do it back. he will study your hand would not style good and he received't get petting if he keeps it up.
2016-10-16 11:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but kids do not get colds when they teeth they get cranky sore gums etc cats can get colds same as humans when teething they chew on things to relieve the pain
2006-11-29 14:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no, it has nothing to do with teething. Get your cat to the vet to rule out something serious. it could be Leukemia, FIV or worse FIP
2006-11-29 14:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋