FowlWitch
Songster
So I've had my new kitten for less than a week - I brought her home Monday. She must have gotten sick at the shelter or the vet when she was spayed; she started acting lethargic Friday and developed a little sneeze. Today her nose is running and she doesn't want to eat or drink water (which I guess is common for URIs).
I only have $20 in my bank account for the next few days, but from what I was reading, she doesn't need to see a vet just yet (she basically has a cold).
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/respiratory/treating-upper-respiratory-infections-cats
"Most upper respiratory infections in cats will resolve themselves with a little extra TLC and time. However, more severe infections may require treatment, prescription pet medication or even hospitalization. As a rule of thumb, a sniffly kitty that is still eating, active and feeling fine can be watched for a few days. If the cat is not eating, seems listless or is congested enough that she needs to open her mouth to breathe—it is certainly time for a trip to the veterinary hospital."
She's still eating, but she turned her nose up at the broth I tried giving her a few minutes ago, which may be because her nose is stuffed. I'm going to turn on the shower and get the bathroom nice and steamy to see if that helps her be able to smell her food a little better (and increase her appetite).
I'm pretty sure her sniffle will clear up in a few days. Her eyes are still clear (not red and puffy), and she isn't coughing. I put my ear to her chest and I couldn't hear any problems with her breathing. What else can I do for her to help her feel better?
I only have $20 in my bank account for the next few days, but from what I was reading, she doesn't need to see a vet just yet (she basically has a cold).
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/respiratory/treating-upper-respiratory-infections-cats
"Most upper respiratory infections in cats will resolve themselves with a little extra TLC and time. However, more severe infections may require treatment, prescription pet medication or even hospitalization. As a rule of thumb, a sniffly kitty that is still eating, active and feeling fine can be watched for a few days. If the cat is not eating, seems listless or is congested enough that she needs to open her mouth to breathe—it is certainly time for a trip to the veterinary hospital."
She's still eating, but she turned her nose up at the broth I tried giving her a few minutes ago, which may be because her nose is stuffed. I'm going to turn on the shower and get the bathroom nice and steamy to see if that helps her be able to smell her food a little better (and increase her appetite).
I'm pretty sure her sniffle will clear up in a few days. Her eyes are still clear (not red and puffy), and she isn't coughing. I put my ear to her chest and I couldn't hear any problems with her breathing. What else can I do for her to help her feel better?
