What medications work best for a respiratory infection in kittens?
wipeout?@#$4LIFE asked:
I just adopted this kitten form a animal shelter and almost all of the animals there were sick with this respitory infection, but now im really concerned about my kitten because he is sneezing excessivly and has a runny nose, and mucus coming from his eyes. I’ve been reading about medications that can help him and its hard to figure out what is best for him. what should i do?
I just adopted this kitten form a animal shelter and almost all of the animals there were sick with this respitory infection, but now im really concerned about my kitten because he is sneezing excessivly and has a runny nose, and mucus coming from his eyes. I’ve been reading about medications that can help him and its hard to figure out what is best for him. what should i do?
4 Responses to “What medications work best for a respiratory infection in kittens?”
virgo7254 says:
July 1, 2010 at 6:14 am
clavimox but you need a prescription from a vet
macleod709 says:
July 1, 2010 at 6:05 pm
get her to the vet no later than tomorrow morning
Isle of Mann says:
July 3, 2010 at 1:33 am
Rush this baby to the vet, there is a virus fatal to kittens that requires a vaccination. the vet can tell what it is and probably save it. Please do not delay. I got some from a good breeder and the vet was able to save them. I am not a vet, I just had this happen years ago and never forgot it. Please do this.
J C says:
July 5, 2010 at 2:48 am
Upper respiratory infections run rampant in shelters - they are very contagious, and all it takes is one sick cat, then the others are sick. But they are viral in nature, and really need to run their course. If your kitten is eating, then you can worry a bit less. For the stuffy nose, take him into the bathroom with you when you shower. The steam will help clear up the congestion. As long as the discharge from his eyes and nose is clear, antibiotics won’t help. But if the discharge becomes goopy, or discolored, then he’s got a secondary bacterial infection, and that needs antibiotics from the vet. It may be that the shelter has a vet on staff that would see you and prescribe something, but not all shelters have that luxury. If his congestion gets bad enough that he won’t eat (a cat that can’t smell won’t eat) then try tempting him with stinky foods - one of the best ones for a stuffed-up cat is Fancy Feast Ocean Whitefish and Tuna. Another good thing to try is junior baby food - get the chicken. Or he may be one of those cats who’s appetite isn’t bothered by a bit of a cold!
Keep an eye on him, and be prepared to call the vet on Monday if he quits eating, or the congestion gets discolored.