Need Help!

ok i have a 2 year old cat (male), and i think he may have a cold, he doesnt eat or drink very much but when we do put him in front of the bowl he will eat a bit, and drink a little, its been going on for about 4 days maybe, and he tends to sneeze alot and when he sneezes,i can here the congestion in him,also sometimes his eye will water a little but nothing serious. any help is apreciated, also,he tends to sleep alot more almost all the time.

Johnny.

 

If your cat doesn't perk up after a couple more days, I'd bring him to the vet. I hope he feels better.

 

thanx,for the quick reply,how many more days should i wait? and what can i do in the mean time..i hope it doesnt come to a vet, becuz im kinda tite on money im only 14...

 

Hi and welcome to the cat forum. I forgot to say hi earlier. I'm really bad when it comes to taking my cats to the vet. If they have a cold, they are usually more sleepy, eat less, sneezes crap. Like humans, our cats have known to have colds up to 2 weeks. If your cat stops drinking and eating, then I'd be very concerned and would bring him to the vet ASAP. If it's a viral infection, there's no treatment. If it's bacterial, your vet can prescribe antibiotics and this will speed up the recovery time. If you can hear congestion from your kitty's lungs, that's a bad sign and I'd bring him to the vet right away. If he's dehydrated, your vet can give him IV fluids, or you can give him pedialyte at home.

A simple vet visit is arond $40, plus whatever treatments your vet prescribes. It's understandable that you are tight on money. It should be your parents responsibility for the welfare of the cat. They should be able to take your cat to the vet as needed if they are responsible adults.

Call a local vet or an emergency 24 hr vet clinic/hospital for advice and explain your situation. Does your cat have a regular vet? Call them and good luck!

 

hey thanx alot your being very helpful...yea i talked to my parents about it but they dont want to do it cuz they think its just a cold, it cant be that serious...but i beg to differ...anywayz i think ill wait another 2-3 days unless i see it gets worse..right now he will eat and drink but like i said not very much...he mostly just sleeps and yea...thats about it..im glad you rso helpful when i saw my mom and dad wuldnt do anything i decided to get myself on google.ca and search for hours until i came across this...so i signed up and here i am..lol...ill keep u guys updated day by day...if you guys will even continue to read this lol..anywayz thanx for the help...bye

Ps: i do have a local vet and the cost is around 50 for appointment, but on another note if he needs medicine how much do you think it will cost? lol...there goes my savings hahaa...

Johnny

 

if cats can't smell their food they won't eat, so if he's congested he might not eat cause he can't smell his food.

You can run your shower and get the bathroom all steamed up and let him sit in there for awhile to clear up the congestion. Or if you have a vaporizer run that (without any Vicks in it). Then once he doesn't sound congested he might eat.

If you call your vet and tell them (especially if you have a good working relationship with them) your cat has an upper respiratory infection they might prescribe antibiotics without an office visit. Usually Clavamox is prescribed.

Don't let him go too long without eating as cats can develop liver problems very quickly if they go too long without food - as was mentioned I wouldn't let him go any longer than 2 days.

 

Thanx for the help, im gonna do that shower thing,and then im gonna wait 2 days and see if it gets any better if nt time to call vet thanx for all your help ill make sure he eats and rinks at least a little everyday,ill keep u guyz posted everyday thanx alot

Johnny

 

YAY..i just did the shower thing and now he is eaitng!!!like a big feast!!1lol...im so happy i just wanna get him to drink now ill keep u guyz updated...thanx for all the help...

 

What's your cat's name and what does he look like? So glad Mary's advice worked. I will definitely try the shower steam for my kitties the next time they get nasal congestion.

 

rsrtrtret

 

Please Pardon Me!!!

I'm very sorry for that last message! I'm new at this and I've never posted before! I tried to send a new message, but that didn't seem to work, etc.

I've been reading this message board for a long time and I've learned sooooooooooo much! Plus, everyone cares about everyone elses cats........I love it !

I do have a question, if I may.........I have a princess living with me, her name is Ruby Tuesday. I just adore her....but I've noticed something strange (?) about her! She turned 1 year old on June 20th, but the poor girl has no top fangs! She has her iddy-biddy top front teeth, and her back top teeth, but no top fangs! She eats well (very well !), she plays alot and doesn't appear to be in any pain. Am I worrying for nothing?

I'd appreciate your help!
Thanks!
Michelle & Ruby

 

My cat Bert had a cold like this when I first adopted him from the shelter. It should be treated right away. The cat needs to be on anti-biotics and vitamin paste. I know the anti-biotics didn't help my boy, but the vitamin paste worked wonders. If the cold goes untreated you could have an infection on your hands, and the cat may start to bleed from the nose due to irritation from sneezing. I'd say take the cat to the bet sooner rather than later.

-Crystal

 

the cats name is frisky, and he is a tabby...dunno if thats how u spell..it...yea he seems to be getting better so im gonna wait another 2 days unless i see it gets worse thanx for all the advice...it really helped ill keep u guyz updated as much as possible..

 

It doesnt sound like anything to worry,im no expert but it sounds ok,but if it really irritates you that much feel free to get it checked out.

Johnny

 

I love the name Ruby Tuesday. That's so cute and named after a restaurant no less. No wonder she eats so well. Just kidding. Welcome to the forum and I wouldn't worry if it's not bothering Ruby. I bet Chessmind would be the guy to ask. He's the dentist here.

 

on the teeth thing...start a new post and Chessmind might see it and be able to answer

 

i am happy to say that, my cat frisky,is no longer sneezing very much, and will eat and drink on his own,he also used the litter often now...thanx for all the help and tipz..i think he'll be ok by himself..

 

Thanks, Mary!

Absolutely GORGEOUS masonry work!
M&R

 

Yeah for Frisky. We're always worried about our kitties! Glad to hear he's better!!!

 

hi bboyflames...and friskie...welcome. i just saw this post.

goodness...you and bellack are about the most responsible kids i have seen in a long time...and resourceful. i am really impressed. bellack1 one is older, but she has really taken care of her kitten better than many many adults ever would. so bboyflames, congrats out to you for being a good meowther...thats meow and father put together...like meow and mommy is meowmy. :wink:

keep us posted...do you have any pictures?