Cats experience much the same symptoms as we do when we have a cold. They get snotty runny noses, runny eyes, sneezing, temperature etc. And like humans they also are susceptible to the sinus and chest infections that are sometimes the result with a humans cold.
These infections are called secondary infections. It is important that when your kitten gets a cold that they receive the proper treatment.
Your cat cannot blow it’s nose, so you need to keep the mucous and discharge clean by wiping the nose as needed with a damp, warm rag or tissue. Be gentle!
Just like in humans, a cat cold will last from 7 to 10 days.
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Cat colds are neither as common nor similar to human colds except for the trouble they cause. Coughing and sneezing can be as problematic as the watery eyes and nose. In as far as human colds are concerned we all know that they are self limiting in nature and that the symptoms disappear after a few days.
All that we need is some home remedies to reduce the severity of the running nose and watery eyes. It is almost similar with cats but cat colds are not always that simple. Cold-like symptoms in cats can also be caused due to a feline upper respiratory infection.
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