Simple at home TLC for a Cat with a Cold | Runny nose 

Hi there, I am so happy to hear your kitten is doing better and that these tips were helpful. If he's still congested try putting him in a steamy bathroom for a while, too. That can really help and the kitties find it soothing!

I know ....its just so worrisome isn't it. Your fur baby probably has the worst behind them after 3 days . I am worrying as well right now not knowing whether to take my girl to doctor and put her through that stress ....its such a trauma and a cold just has to sorta run its course

I feel the same way about my girl. That is why I'm here to see if there is anything I can do in the meantime. She is playing around with her semblance I wonder could her semblance get it from playing with her. I don't want to break their fun, but I also don't want another one getting sick 😒

Are the two viruses zoonotic?

My cat has the worst sinus issues. When we adopted him from the humane society they said he’d been there 2 years bc nobody wanted a sneezing and wheezing cat. But he’s just the sweetest baby I’ve ever had. He lays in my arms like a baby every night. Prob is, nothing works for him that the vet has given him. I started using a humidifier with eucalyptus and that gives him more comfort. I’m going to get some saline and try that. He hates his face touched so good luck to me in this one. Thanks so much for the video!

i realize I'm kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to stream new movies online?

@Steven Alexzander i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

His not purring . He is having trouble breathing. That’s why I’m here for my cat :(

She DID NOT insert the Q-Tip, only squeezed a drop from the end.

Awww... thank you for such a sweet comment! I am so happy you're enjoying and learning from the videos. xoxox Caroline

Hi Terri and welcome to the wonderful world of cat ownership! you will LOVE it here. Please reach out if you have any questions about your new kitty!

I peeked @ your video😉 that kitten is super cute 🎆🌷

Kitten School Hi! my cat has a pretty bad URI right now and we can't give him any medicine because he is going to have his heart tested in two weeks. Is the saline safe for him? I have three of my cats that have it right now and only one is antibiotics. I would just like to help them breathe a little better. I think the steam showers are helping but not enough. Thanks!

DISCLAIMER: I am not a vet. However, I believe that the plain saline should be fine to use on your kitty for his stuffy nose. Just be sure to go slow - especially if he has heart issues - so as not to stress him too much during the process. Steam showers are good, but the saline helps a lot and can get them to sneeze, which forces out any clogged passages. You can safely use saline drops a few times a day. They hate it when the drops are being put in but it seems to help them in the long run. Good luck to you and your kitty!!!

Good information.

Very helpful, thank you!

@kat kin I have a female cat that does the same. But my male holds a grudge when I give him medicine. 🤧🤷‍♀️

You're so welcome! I hope that it helps. xoxox

Hi Dawn! I am so glad this video was helpful. Saline can be so helpful for a congested kitty, even though they don't exactly love having liquid dripped into their nostrils! Hope your kitty is feeling better.

Hi Shalimar! I am so glad these tips are helping you care for the kittens you are saving. You and your mom have a very big heart! Love, Caroline

Hope your kitty feels better very soon!!!

Hey Richard, I am so glad this video was helpful! I am currently fostering four very sick kittens and the saline is helping them so much. Do it as much as you think the kitties need, you can't "overdose" on saline. Hope your kitty feels better soon!

How about a honey n the shop market i dont know if it’s natural it is good ?

I will try the lactose free milk and honey with my cat. Thanks!

I hope Mr. Weasel is feeling better! I bet the warm chicken broth is very comforting for him. Sending lots of loving and "get-well" vibes from Kitten School!

Kitten School Thankyou. He's still resting and staying warm. Good news is he was looking out the window and started 'Chatter Cussin" a bird. A true sign he's bouncing back. I even have one of my layin hens under the weather. She's being kept in the garage and nested under a heat lamp. This darn cool wet Northern Ohio weather hasn't been good for anyone.

Robin Murray try ACVinegar in his drinking water every day of his life 1 cap per quart to start

Carolyn Kosin He's is frisky and frolicking like a kitten again. His 'cat cold' over. But I have been putting AC vinegar in the cat water dish and in my chickens water dish. Thankfully it's finally warm up and there's not standing water all over. I can even finally get in the fields and start planting corn and soy....it's been a rotten wet cold spring here.

@Robin Murray mine has 3 cats, 2 died because of sick like this one and they dont even reach 1 year old yet :(

Thank you for the nice comment! Hope your kitty is feeling better. Some of my adult resident cats occasionally get sniffles, and I put drops in for them to help their nasal passages keep moist. They don't love it when I do this, but I know it helps!

Hi there! I am so glad you are finding the videos helpful while caring for your sweetie. How is she doing? And yes, L-Lysine seems to help in my experience. I regularly give it to some of my older cats who occasionally flare up with cold-like symptoms as a result of the virus.

@@KittenSchool my 14 year old female cat has recurring sinus infections. 4 in 2021 and 2 so far in 2022. The vet just keeps giving her antibiotics but for these past two bouts of sickness, doxycycline hasn’t helped. I want to know the root cause because I know she’s older and I worry :( I just feel lost without much help from the vet besides giving antibiotics each time. I appreciate your video. I’ve used so many tissues on her but I feel so bad for her little nose.

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. More coming soon! xoxox Caroline

@Baby Kimi FHV is not usually life threatening as long as you are treating it (which you are) although once your cat has it they will have it for life and the symptoms may flare up during a stressful time for your kitty. it is very common in cats just keep your kitty comfortable and follow your vets directions :) hoping your cat gets well soon

Was she is eating when you found her? My kitten is not eating and the vet has given up on him. I'm keeping him warm and used saline nasal drops today. I hope he starts drinking milk.

Hi Angel John! I am glad to hear that Milo is doing better. I have a foster kitten now who has a lot of congestion and the steam room helps a lot. It is so sad to see a stuffed up kitten who can't breathe! Milo is very lucky you rescued him and I am sure he will give you a lifetime of love and companionship. Thanks for watching and also for the very nice comment! **Caroline

Hello Ashley! I am so glad your kitty is feeling better. Appreciate the nice comment!

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the videos.

I have done this too! It works great for small kittens. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you for the comment, and hope your kitty feels better soon! xoxo

@@KittenSchool thank you and you’re not gonna believe what happened to cause this in March I witnessed him throwing up I don’t know if it was a hairball or ? Seems he got a piece of dry food stuck in his back nasal/sinus? . He only gets a couple tablespoons of Young Again zero carb dry food as a treat throughout the day. But when he threw up he was kind of aspirating trying to clear his nose and clear his lungs it was so scary for him & me. Well three days later he started sneezing and draining from his right nasal passages. So I took him to the vet she said well he’s an indoor cat so it can’t be an obstruction. And I said well it might be some dry food got stuck in his nasal passages. And I told her what I had witnessed. So she put him on some anabiotic that started with a V and that did zero. So I opted for a nasal flush which seemed so brutal to heal from. She was telling me he may sneeze blood I was like freaking out thankfully he never sneezed blood but he did have some dried blood on the end of his nose for three days and I kept removing softly with a warm wet soft Kleenex But after the third day he was doing really well. But by the sixth day he was back with bubbling right nasal passage and at least it’s clear. But it’s only on the right side and so the vet put him on Doxy for 10 days by the seventh day I noticed a little bit of improvement so on the 10th day I emailed her if we should do another round so she put him on another half a round of Doxy. Seems he’ll have a good day & he’ll have runny bubbly days and oh I forgot to mention taking him to the vet about his nasal passage they found out he has a heart murmur. He’s a rescue Maine coon mix. Anyway they wanted to do a heart scan and they found out that at this point it’s not hurting him which is good news. When he came home from the vet which was his second time in a few days he really wanted me to hold him I was holding him and loving him and a piece of dry food came out of his nose! Now it was by now soft and it was scary but I did get it out and I just wonder how much is left up there. I’m wondering if his body is trying to encapsulate whatever is up there and making some kind of tumor or something it’s just got my mind blown I don’t know what to do. So that’s an ongoing struggle and I thought by doing little remedies saline infant formula would be mild enough. And the vet approved that I didn’t know you could use full strength. Just want to get him well.

Hi Noel, you are welcome! I appreciate your comment because one of the things I try to do through my videos is help people (when possible) to treat their cats at home. I know how prohibitive vet visits can be from experience, and I also know that many people simply cannot afford a vet. And many of my viewers live in places where there are no vets at all! So I am glad that my advice can help. How is your kitty doing now?

You're welcome Abdul, thanks for the nice comment!

Hi Zara! Here's a video I did a while back about caring for a kitty with an eye infection. Antibiotics is the best treatment for eye infections, but there are things you can do at home to help curb an infection. Keeping the eyes clean is one, and here's where I show how to do that. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tDGzdUTUdNI.html

Thank you for watching, and glad the video was helpful!

THANKS! THESE TIPS HELPED ME ;0)

Cats cannot have vicks

What a brilliant idea with Vicks I did think of Obis oil in water but now as I have some Vicks I, shall use that for my Cat. He has been to the Vets today. for the 4 time with a allergy he has Antibiotics oral but now on the second dose of long acting Antibiotic injection as my Vet thinks it might be seasonal but I am going to the Vets to have a look up his nose and a nasal wash so hopefully that will clear it up once and for all I, do wipe his face and put Baby Saline on a pad but never thought of cotton buds. So, thank you on pet owner’s comment it does help.

@@b.patriotic82 No, can’t have Vicks but added a little to water should be OK.

try getting your kitty some lysine treats for immune support!

Hi Fatima, I am so happy that you found this video helpful and hope that your kitty is doing better now! I have many other videos about caring for sick kittens so be sure to check them out if you need more information. **Caroline

@@KittenSchool i will surely do.. i have tried ur techniques but my kitty's eyes are red and looks a bit bloody.. any eyedrops for them?

Right ! Or having kitty be in the bathroom when taking a hot shower can be helpful.

Hi Jez! Hope this helps your kitty. If you just adopted her it's likely this is a standard "kitty cold" that almost all cats will catch in shelters. The good news is that the cats will usually get over it (with proper care) and not come down with it again. Make sure she's drinking enough water in the meantime, even mixing some tuna juice into a saucer with water to encourage her. Hope she is feeling better soon!

How long was your cat sick for? I have a 9 week old kitten who has been sick for 4 days. She has a stuffy nose and runny eyes and has serious trouble breathing today. Trying to avoid a vet visit, but I don’t think I can put it off much longer

@@bcash1994 she was sick for a month but didn’t have much of a stuffy nose she just sneezed a lot and had a bit of a cough