My cat has runny eyes, sneezes, coughs. Vet care for scared cat?

If you think Juliette still has a fever and is having difficulty breathing I would recommend going to the ER to be safe. It is possible that the trouble breathing is due to congestion and complete blockage of her nostrils, but occasionally cats can develop pneumonia secondary to a respiratory infection and chest x-rays might be recommended. Trouble breathing is always a serious sign in a cat! I hope she's feeling better soon.

I'm sorry to hear that Jo has been experiencing a cough and breathing changes. Coughing and respiratory changes are always concerning in cats, but I am happy to hear that she is otherwise active and seems normal. Possible underlying causes of her issues could be related to underlying heart disease, heartworm disease, hyperthyroidism, tracheal masses/irritation, asthma, among others. Jo needs to be examined by a vet, but stress could certainly exacerbate her current clinical signs. If possible, try to look into house call vets in your area. Many areas have vets either with mobile veterinary practices or those in brick and mortar practices that are willing to make house calls. If these options are unavailable, Jo may need to brave the car ride and trip to the vet. I hope that all goes well!

This appears to be an upper respiratory infection. These are often due to a virus that is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own) - much like a cold with people. These can become worse and complicated with bacterial infections, so if Cooper is having issues with congestion, or starts to develop yellow/green nose or eye discharge, then it will be best to take him to a vet for an accurate diagnosis and treatment. It's possible to ask your vet for a sedative to get him in the carrier, but most vets are very cautious about giving a medication before seeing a cat. Otherwise, the vet will be able to give sedation at the vet office if he's too difficult to handle. There are no over the counter medications or supplements that are effective for sedating a cat. For now, make sure he is comfortable and free of any stressful situations. These infections often happen in times of stress, so if there was a potential new stressor, then try your best to remove it. If he is congested, then you can do a steam bath at home. Below is a link to an article that explains this and has helpful info about cat upper respiratory disease. http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Cat-Breathe-Easier I hope that helps and Cooper gets better soon.

How lovely of you to take in Winifred, but I'm sorry she is sick! She could be suffering from a respiratory infection, which can be common in shelters due to the large number of cats residing there. She should see a vet for it on Monday, and I can give you some things to try at home that would work well with any medication prescribed by the vet for her symptoms. Do not use these home remedies instead of going to the vet, she should definitely be checked out. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Sometimes a cat's appetite will decrease when they have a respiratory infection because they can't smell their food. Cats won't eat if they can't smell their food. Should you notice a decrease in Winifred's appetite, I recommend gently warming really smelly wet food, such as sardine or fish based. This will encourage her to eat. Good luck, I hope this helps!

what the staff at the shelter told you is true about the possibility of forming respiratory issues due to stress. the symptoms that you are describing are indeed symptoms of a respiratory infection and antibiotics are needed. The coughing you are hearing likely has no connection to a hairball issue and is likely the infection progressing. My best recommendation to you would be to have them seen by your veterinarian at your earliest convenience to have them treated before their illness progresses into something worse than the "simple kitty cold"

Poor Tiny! She has to be seen by a vet immediately. That's because any eye infection should be considered an emergency, as leaving them untreated can lead to vision loss. It also sounds like she has a respiratory infection. I would have a vet on call or an ER vet see her right away. The vet can prescribe her medications for her symptoms to treat them. In conjunction with the medications from the vet, I can give you some things to try at home. Please know that these will not cure the eye infection, nor can they be used as a substitute for seeing the vet. It's extremely important Tiny is treated for her eye infection ASAP. At home, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!