my cat has a cold?

[jhale]

for the cat experts, do cats get colds?
my 3 year old cat was sneezing this morning and is still sneezing tonight.
it's not all the time but enough so I know it's not a one time thing.
other than the sneezing he is acting normal.

thanks in advance.

 

[Keith P]

Is there any excretion?

 

[jhale]

no, his eyes look a bit moist if that makes sense, the nictitating membrane is not showing either.

 

[cowfish]

Is his nose cold and moist? If not he may be sick. Listen to his breathing to see if there is any weezing or weird noises. If so, bring'em to a vet to get antibiotics.

 

[jhale]

his nose is moist. I did notice a couple of months ago he would take a breath and sound a bit congested, but that would only happen once in a few days. not sure if that was related to this. I'll take him in to see the vet.

 

[skimacka]

Cats can definitely get colds. My cat just landed herself a UTI, go figure.

 

[DrCooper]

Sounds like an upper respiratory infection, GO TO THE VET

 

[ellebelle]

Poor Mocha! Give him a hug for me. Blue send his regards.

 

[jhale]

thanks Cooper, I have a 2:30 apt at st marks today.

 

[jhale]

Poor Mocha! Give him a hug for me. Blue send his regards.

thanks lissa, i'll tell him

 

[DrCooper]

thanks Cooper, I have a 2:30 apt at st marks today.

wow, you must live close to me, that is right near me.
Let me know how it goes and just pm me any questions

all best for you and kitty

 

[LeslieS]

Give Mocha a get well kiss for me.

 

[LeslieS]

While we are on the topic of cat sneezes, Lolo sneezes all the time and her eyes are ALWAYS goopy and red around the rims. Her breathing is fine. My vet swears that she is OK and that cats cannot have allergies or allergy medecine. I cannot remember which it was.

Does this make sense? Has anyone else had a cat with allergies? Did they have medecine?

 

[ellebelle]

Is Lolo sitting in your lap as your type this?

 

[KathyC]

While we are on the topic of cat sneezes, Lolo sneezes all the time and her eyes are ALWAYS goopy and red around the rims. Her breathing is fine. My vet swears that she is OK and that cats cannot have allergies or allergy medecine. I cannot remember which it was.

Does this make sense? Has anyone else had a cat with allergies? Did they have medecine?

Oddly enough, cats can often be allergic to things. Who'd a thunk, since it's usually the other way around. lol
Don't know that I've ever heard of a cat being put onto an allergy medication.
Red eyes accompanied by goop are often the signs of a Corona virus and yes, that can be treated. It is also common in households where there are multiple cats. :cat:

 

[JHOV2324]

I heard Cats can get AIDS...is this true.....

 

[KathyC]

They can get feline aids - not the same variety as humans. They can also be vaccinated against it - highly suggested!

 

[DrCooper]

WOW, ok seems you guys are all over with this topic. Lets get a few things straight. Goopy eyes and sneezing DOES NOT MEAN CORONAVIRUS. It can be numerous things.
Not saying Coronavirus is not possible but can be herpes, can be TONS of things

CATS DO GET ALLERGIES, also dogs do. Allergies can be to many things. Foods, Clothing, Fibers, Immune Mediated- DO NOT JUST TREAT thinking its allergies ever!

to properly diagnose allergies a cat/dog needs to see a dermatologist. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON BLOOD TESTS for allergies as these are not worth it.

Cats get FIV/FELV , very simliar to aids in humans

Tons out on the web BUTTTTTTT (huge but) only read articles from real sources, not some crazy cat lady who thinks she knows everything like many websites out there.

Anyone wants any articles more then happy to send you some to read
Cats should not sneeze more then a few times a day, if it is something that continues it warrants care.

 

[Keith P]

Thats right Coop, lay down the law

 

[DrCooper]

Thats right Coop, lay down the law

lol just trying to help