Our 9 month old bengal Sabre has a really runny nose, and his eyes are sealed shut by like a kindo goo.. he sneezes and has a wheeze.
the exotic vet lives about 100 miles away and will come in a few days.. but I really wanted to know what it was..
thanks
2007-12-31 05:44:58 · 9 answers · asked by {Evil Loony} Leo 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
the thing is, as a big cat (he's a bengal tiger if I didnt make that clear) he doesnt have all the usual shots as he's not around domestics... our regular vet said they cant help as they're not classed to work for animals under the 'Dangerous Wild Animals Act'... over the last minute or so, he's started coughing a bit more :S Im going to phone the vet to come tommorw
2007-12-31 05:57:26 · update #1
thanks Jake! I I hope I am ^3^ we keep him in a special greenhouse type enclosure during the night and cold days, and when its nice weather outside in an 9 foot high gated enclosure with electrical lines near the top. he has trees and fielsds to go play in
the vets coming in the morning ... o_O and we just covered him over with 3 layers of blankets and he has a big water trough..
he cant eat so my dads putting together a fluid package to inject into his elbow...
2007-12-31 06:15:35 · update #2
thanks Jake! I I hope I am ^3^ we keep him in a special greenhouse type enclosure during the night and cold days, and when its nice weather outside in an 9 foot high gated enclosure with electrical lines near the top. he has trees and fielsds to go play in
the vets coming in the morning ... o_O and we just covered him over with 3 layers of blankets and he has a big water trough..
he cant eat so my dads putting together a fluid package to inject into his elbow...
2007-12-31 06:15:36 · update #3
well, it sounds like an upper respitory infection and some antibiotics should clear that up.....get a warm wet wash cloth and wipe your cats eyes a few times a day to keep them from getting sealed shut. take her in the bathroom with the you when you take a shower the moisture will help her sinuses. get a humidifier, that will also help her. but she does need antibiotics to knock out the infection.
2007-12-31 05:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well is he sneezing? because if he is that means he has got the flu but if any other problems then i would take them to the vets.
2007-12-31 11:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi my name is mike
happy new year
your bengal sabre is very unique and is fragile as of its age.
apart from that it is very dangerous for a pet to get ill.Something as little as us having a cold is huge for pets as they arent as strong as us. dont uderestimate it.my advice is see the vet.I understand that your worried so i would visit the normal vet if that is possibe.
get better soon
good luck
thankyou mikey
2007-12-31 06:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by mickey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat flu can be very serous see your vet as soon as possible
2007-12-31 06:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can catch something called 'Cat Flu' i'm sure. but check it out with the doctor first. Any way don't let the cat outside keep it under close observation.
Good Luck.
2007-12-31 06:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by wendyiley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow! you've got an bengal tiger!. Lucky well im really happy that your an responsibe owner. Does he have a big enclosure?. I know that they can catch flu!. But my guinea pigs have the same symptoms and the had a flu thing and the just needed anti-biotics
2007-12-31 06:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by Animal_mad_jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be the flu, but he is sick (duh...)
In most cases (for domestic cats, but i have NO idea what kind you have), if you had the mother, you could just apply some milk to the cats eyes, and the mother would lick it off, therefore, cleaning the eyes open. Since the vet is already coming, just make the cat as comfortiable as you can, practicially giving it whatever it seems to want, but don't over feed and have a fat cat... thats all i can say... tried to help.. sorry
2007-12-31 05:56:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The vet is the only one who can help you. There are many cat diseases that can cause runny eyes and noses. Get him some help. A regular vet can help with cat diseases, cat are not that much different wild/or domestic
Be sure he has all his shots.
2007-12-31 05:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, cats can't catch the flu. However, they can catch respiratory diseases which can be very dangerous for them. I would get the vet over as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep him in a quiet place and keep him as warm and comfortable as possible. Try to keep him hydrated with lots of water.
2007-12-31 05:50:24 · answer #9 · answered by Tara H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋