Maybe a humidifier in the room.
Heat your cats food up
Make sure they have plenty of water and are drinking the water so they don't get dehydrated
The vet suggested keeping her in the bathroom with a nice hot shower going. DON"T PUT THE CAT IN THE SHOWER BTW!!!!! But the steam in the bathroom will help to clear up the congestion. I have used the same technique with another cat since then and it worked just fine, the congestion cleared up with a couple of days.
You can rub a bit of petroleum jelly on her nose to help ease the discomfort.
It is safe to give your cat Afrin Children’s Strength Nose Drops. You’ll give him one drop in one nostril one day and one drop in the other nostril the next day. Continue the process for five to seven days.
It is safe to give your cat Afrin Children’s Strength Nose Drops. You’ll give him one drop in one nostril one day and one drop in the other nostril the next day. Continue the process for five to seven days.
If you don’t have a vaporizer, turn on a hot shower and put your cat in the bathroom for 10 to 15 minutes where the steam may help to loosen any mucus.
You might even give your cat a heating pad while he is ill. Ensure the heating pad is on its lowest setting and that it is covered with a towel. Also be sure your cat can get off the heating pad if he gets too warm.
You might also try offering her chicken broth. The broth can be warmed in the microwave to bring out its aroma.
Humidification of the nasal passages may also help your cat, you can do this by purchasing a humidifier for the room or bringing your kitty in with you for a nice steaming in the bathroom.
You might even give your cat a heating pad while he is ill. Ensure the heating pad is on its lowest setting and that it is covered with a towel. Also be sure your cat can get off the heating pad if he gets too warm.
You might also try offering her chicken broth. The broth can be warmed in the microwave to bring out its aroma.
Humidification of the nasal passages may also help your cat, you can do this by purchasing a humidifier for the room or bringing your kitty in with you for a nice steaming in the bathroom.
Keep your home above 70 degrees and if your cat gets wet either dry him off or make sure he stays warm while he dries off.
Provide your little one with a comfy bed to rest out her symptoms and place a vaporizer next to this area to help open her airways and relieve her congestion.
A few drops of children's saline nasal drops placed in her nose can also help to open up your kitty's nasal passages when given one to two times each day, if she'll let you.
Her runny nose may become raw and red from her rubbing it so apply a bit of sesame or olive oil to it with your finger to moisturize it.
To help speed your furry friend's recovery, give her some l-lysine if she has a virus. This amino acid helps to speed recovery from viral infections and reduce symptoms as well, recommends the Manhattan Cat Specialists. The Holisticat website suggests giving your kitty 250 to 500 mg of l-lysine to your kitty daily during the time she is ill.
Vitamin C can also help your furry buddy fight off a cold. Give your kitty 1/4 of a 250 mg tablet daily, placing the piece of pill directly into her mouth as far back as possible. If you don't see improvement, you may administer up to 1000 mg of vitamin C to your kitty daily while she's experiencing her illness, recommends VetInfo. Once you see she's feeling better, you can stop the vitamin C.
One of the time tested remedies for cat colds is Vitamin C. In many cats this works as wonder and a quarter of a Vitamin C tablet every day for four days will totally cure the cold. Vitamin C is often advised to humans as a preventive measure against colds. With cats it is different and should not be given regularly as a preventative treatment.
Licorice and antiviral herbs like elderberry are effective herbal remedies for cat colds
An air vaporizer or humidifier can help to increase the moisture levels in a room. This usually assists in clearing up your pet's nasal passageways, allowing him to breathe with greater ease. You can also run a hot shower in a bathroom where your cat is located, but be careful not to allow him to get wet.
Run a soft towel or sponge under warm water and gently wipe away any discharge from your pet's face.
The best thing you can do for now, is help your cat decongest a little by running a humidifier in your home, or in the room he spends most time in, and also run a hot shower to steam up your bathroom and sit in there with him for 15 minutes at a time, every few hours. Make sure he doesn't get a chill upon coming out, and wrap him in a towel, if he'll allow.
One thing you can try is a l-lysine supplement. Most cat colds are caused by either the calici virus or the feline herpes virus. L-lysine is very helpful at battling the herpes virus. Lots of fluids is something my vet always recommends for a cold too.
You should be able to purchase the l-lysine at a pharmacy or health food store. I've seen discussions on here about making sure they don't have added ingredients that aren't good for cats. I'm not sure what those added ingredients are (since we buy one made for cats), but read the labels and if there are added ingredients you could google them or ask your vet. I know there are plenty of folks who use the one sold for humans.
FCV Protect is an FDA-registered natural remedy for cats to help them with cold symptoms. This product contains 100% homeopathic ingredients and is safe for kittens and pregnant cats as well.It is said to relieve sneezing, nasal congestion, weepy eyes, blocked nose, and fever. I am including a link that has more information and seems to sell a lot of great herbal/natural medications/remedies for pets. You can find more information here:http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/fcvprotect-prevent-cat-flu-fever.html?ysmchn=Overture+PetAlive&ysmcpn=YSM&ysmgrp=PA+FCV+Protect&ysmtac=PPC&ysmtrm=cat%20cold%20natural%20medicine&OVRAW=What%20kind%20of%20natural%20medicine%20can%20you%20give%20a%20cat%20with%20a%20cold&OVKEY=cat%20cold%20natural%20medicine&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=73816725511&OVKWID=468811247511
L-lysine capsules can be easily found at health food stores and at Wal Mart in tablet form. Wherever you buy it, read the label. Do not purchase any product which contains any "glycol" ingredient, which is toxic to cats. Dosage is 250 to 500 mg per day for kittens, and 500 to 1,000 mg for adults.
If the URI symptoms are severe enough to cause your cat to refuse food due to mucus buildup in the sinuses, a single drop of Afrin Children's Strength Nose Drops (.025 percent Oxymetazoline hydrochloride) can be administered to one nostril per day, but use it no longer than five days in a row, switching nostrils for each drop.
Run a soft towel or sponge under warm water and gently wipe away any discharge from your pet's face.
The best thing you can do for now, is help your cat decongest a little by running a humidifier in your home, or in the room he spends most time in, and also run a hot shower to steam up your bathroom and sit in there with him for 15 minutes at a time, every few hours. Make sure he doesn't get a chill upon coming out, and wrap him in a towel, if he'll allow.
One thing you can try is a l-lysine supplement. Most cat colds are caused by either the calici virus or the feline herpes virus. L-lysine is very helpful at battling the herpes virus. Lots of fluids is something my vet always recommends for a cold too.
You should be able to purchase the l-lysine at a pharmacy or health food store. I've seen discussions on here about making sure they don't have added ingredients that aren't good for cats. I'm not sure what those added ingredients are (since we buy one made for cats), but read the labels and if there are added ingredients you could google them or ask your vet. I know there are plenty of folks who use the one sold for humans.
FCV Protect is an FDA-registered natural remedy for cats to help them with cold symptoms. This product contains 100% homeopathic ingredients and is safe for kittens and pregnant cats as well.It is said to relieve sneezing, nasal congestion, weepy eyes, blocked nose, and fever. I am including a link that has more information and seems to sell a lot of great herbal/natural medications/remedies for pets. You can find more information here:http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/fcvprotect-prevent-cat-flu-fever.html?ysmchn=Overture+PetAlive&ysmcpn=YSM&ysmgrp=PA+FCV+Protect&ysmtac=PPC&ysmtrm=cat%20cold%20natural%20medicine&OVRAW=What%20kind%20of%20natural%20medicine%20can%20you%20give%20a%20cat%20with%20a%20cold&OVKEY=cat%20cold%20natural%20medicine&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=73816725511&OVKWID=468811247511
L-lysine capsules can be easily found at health food stores and at Wal Mart in tablet form. Wherever you buy it, read the label. Do not purchase any product which contains any "glycol" ingredient, which is toxic to cats. Dosage is 250 to 500 mg per day for kittens, and 500 to 1,000 mg for adults.
If the URI symptoms are severe enough to cause your cat to refuse food due to mucus buildup in the sinuses, a single drop of Afrin Children's Strength Nose Drops (.025 percent Oxymetazoline hydrochloride) can be administered to one nostril per day, but use it no longer than five days in a row, switching nostrils for each drop.
