Cat Cold Symptoms & Remedies

Cats can catch colds just like we do. Surprisingly, cats catch colds fairly often and cat cold symptoms can be very similar to our cold symptoms. There is a big difference between cat colds and the colds that we get that you will find comforting.

If you have a sick cat your cat can't pass the cold to you. Cat colds are specific to cats and certain cat colds are specific to only a single species of cats.

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Here's How To Help

Remember, cat cold symptoms are very similar to human colds. Common cat cold symptoms include: excess mucous, sneezing, and wheezing. Oddly enough, cat colds are more common in the warmer months than in the colder ones. Cats catch colds from other cats at places like the vet, kennels, and groomers. Cats can catch colds anyplace where they come into contact with other cats.

You can expect your cats cold symptoms to last about a week on average. Some home remedies for cats may help shorten the severity and length of colds. Similar to humans, cats have an immune system that will fight off colds and infections. The worst thing you cat do is to try to relieve cat cold symptoms by giving your cat human medications. You may do your cat more harm than good. Cat colds are not dangerous unless the cold progresses into an upper resperitory infection.

If your cat has a cold that lasts longer than a week and cold symptoms are not improving, call your veterinarian. If you think at any time that your cats cold may be developing into an infection call your veterinarian immediately.

One of the most obvious symptoms of a cat cold is excessive sneezing. All cats sneeze regularly but if your cats sneezing increases suddenly it's probably a cold. Keep a watchful eye on your cat and recognize cat cold symptoms that will be similar to your own cold symptoms. Loss of appetite will often accompany a cat cold. If your cat starts eating dangerously small amounts it would be a wise idea to again, call your veterinarian.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to cat colds and sever cat cold symptoms.

You can get your cat vaccinated against two common viruses at your veterinarian. Ask your vet about getting your cat a vaccination for feline herpes virus as well as feline calicivirus. Indoor cats are also less susceptible to colds since they are exposed less to other cats. If at all possible keep your cat indoors to prevent colds.