Some one said to me "Aw, he has a cold". But I don't think thats it. He has had it for months. Any input would be good!! I also have 3 other cats that don't have snotty noses!!
2007-04-27 08:15:13 · 8 answers · asked by Lori F 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
By the way Chalise, since you answered my question about an overweight cat, it is the same cat. He always has a snotty nose too!!
2007-04-27 09:40:32 · update #1
Hi redunicorn!! Glad to see you are still here!!
2007-04-27 14:42:08 · update #2
You're right - cats don't get 'colds', A snotty nose is a sign that your cat has a virus. OK colds are viruses, but cats do not just shake respiratory viruses off with no ill effects like we do. There's no such thing as 'just a cold' in a cat.
It's most likely to be cat flu, or it could be one of the other common viruses like feline infectious peritonitis.
Take your cat to the vet, as this can develop into something bad even after a long time. A cat that gets over cat flu continues to be a carrier of the virus for the rest of it's life - it will not show symptoms but can infect other cats who can suffer and/or die from it.
Chalice
2007-04-27 08:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a rescue cat who had apparently gotten into fights while he was a stray. He had chronic sinus trouble and needed antibiotics alot. The vet finally found another cat's tooth stuck up through the roof of his mouth into his sinus. Take him to the vet.
2007-04-27 15:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat and my sister's cat both had chronic upper respiratory infections. None of my or her other cats got sick from them. The cats just had weak immune systems, I guess. It turned out that my sister's cat had FIV, which meant he couldn't fight off viruses as easily as other cats. My cat got cancer and had to be euthanized a few weeks later. I firmly believe that he may have lived longer if he had a stronger immune system.
Talk to your vet about this. Ask about giving some kind of supplements or herbal productsto bolster his immune system. As they get older, the weak immune system does make them more susceptible to diseases.
2007-04-27 15:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cats always have snotty noses but if its dripping badly or dry and crusty, your best bet is for him to see a vet. my cat has a snotty nose and watery eyes that actually cry! the people who gave him to us smoked like crazy and the vet says its the cigarette smoke that caused that. if you smoke its probably the scent if you don't your cat can really be sick. or allergic to something in your home.
2007-04-27 15:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by sabrina a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the cat may have an infection take him or her to a vet for some antibiotics should clear up after the antibiotics
2007-04-27 15:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by Becky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he a Persian or Himmy? It could just be natural. Or he could have something else wrong take him to the vet, they usually know best.
2007-04-27 15:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cat has a sinus infection.
2007-04-27 21:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it a clear or green and icky, cats are quite susceptible to upper respiratory problems.
2007-04-27 17:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋