My cat has had a cold for a while now he sneezes every so often and he has a little bit of this snot stuff coming out of his eyes but its better than before. He eats normally and is active he is about 2 years old. I dont want to take him to the vet unless its an absolute must because we are tight on money right now. Recently i have heard that some cats die from colds is this true? I know for people the medicine really only helps from the symtoms and the cold goes away on its own. Any onfo would be greatly apreciated. Thanks=)
2007-06-10 04:56:48 · 7 answers · asked by Karez121 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
You're basically correct in your understanding.
'Colds' are respiratory infections that humans get that they shake off. Cats do not get 'colds' in this sense because they don't shake these kinds of illnesses off, and yes, they can die from them. The most common one is cat 'flu, fatal if untreated. Since your cat has snotty eyes, I would say this is fairly advanced by now so you do need to take him to a vet. It won't be horrendously expensive to treat - most likely a course of antibiotics, mucolytics, maybe eyedrops, perhaps help to keep him eating. As you said, viruses cannot be cured, only treated symptomatically. The cat needs this kind of supportive treatment to give his immune system a chance to fight the virus off. If it's left longer the cat may become debilitated to the point where he needs hospitalisation, and that will be expensive.
If left untreated, this condition is quite likely to shorten his lifespan. Once cats have cat flu they remain contagious for the rest of their lives, but you can get them over it so they no longer suffer from the symptoms, but it may flare up from time to time. Do get future pet cats of yours vaccinated against cat flu to avoid this, but in the mean time take this one to the vet.
Chalice
2007-06-10 05:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats can get very sick from an upper respiratory infection and they can even die if it's not treated. If you take your cat in to the vet, chances are they will put him on antibiotics. Vet prices vary so don't quote me on this, but the last time I got some Amoxi-Drop (liquid antibiotics) for a cat, it was around 15 dollars. Also there would be the charge for an office visit. I'd get him in to the vet as soon as you can possibly afford it. It's good he's still got an appetite and is active, but if it's an Upper Respiratory Infection, it could get worse and if you have other cats, it could spread to them too.
2007-06-10 05:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by Buddy28 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a cat dying from a cold. But of course i don't read everything about cats. Here is a website that should help in deciding what to do and how to take care of your cat. Please feel free to email me with any other questions.
2007-06-10 05:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by rose_princess37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop the bullshit. If you can't afford to properly care for your cat, you have no business in having any animal. And Animal Control agrees; they will take an animal away from you if you do not provide care. It is your cat's RIGHT BY LAW to receive prompt medical attention. If you can afford to buy pizza, use a cell phone, buy new clothes or shoes, then you can afford to take your cat to the vet.
You have already waited too long. Get that cat in to the vet!
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2007-06-10 05:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by D 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
a three week old kitten should not be faraway from its mom- 8 weeks is the youngest.. a kitten should not be unfastened interior the living house the two - of direction it is going to pee and poop throughout - it would be stored in a SMALL ROOM/bathing room with foodstuff/water and clutter field. take the kitten back the place ever you acquire it from - you're no longer desirable for possession today.. by no potential take a puppy devoid of your mom and dad permission to maintain it totally and appropriate if it became a stray - take it to the SPCA or animal preserve... it won't die.. even though it would get frost chew and unfastened its ears tutor your mom my comments - ask her to hold it in for the nighttime (save in bathing room in basic terms) then the following day it is going to the preserve it desires desirable medical look after its age. leaving a kitten that youthful outdoors would desire to be seen animal cruelty and is punishable under the regulation in maximum areas.
2016-10-07 05:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat colds can turn serious. Cats need antibiotics for them..they are not like human colds.
2007-06-10 05:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can die and you should always take yor animals to the vet if they are injured or sick
2007-06-10 05:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋