My cat Benny seems fine - no symptoms and healthy appetite.Īhhhhhh- I just hope they all recover 100%. My other cat Grimmy is sneezing but I've already begun giving him drops, antibiotics and all of them are getting lysine treats twice a day. Now my Petey is going on his 3rd day of being sick. Then my cat Stormy developed just the conjunctivitis and she seems better. This is used to increase moisture in the lungs, allowing your cat to clear secretions more effectively. 2 weeks ago my Manx Tommy became very sick (while we were on vacation- the vet said it was probably stress of us being gone)- first he had a conjunctivitis and then a urti, but he recovered very quickly. In some cases, your veterinarian may recommend steam nebulization. We are pretty sure the cause of his illness - feline Herpes virus. I also have a HUGE pot of water on the stovetop simmering and releasing steam so I hope that helps. The steam from the shower can open up her nasal passages. However, bringing your cat into the bathroom while you take a shower may alleviate some of her discomfort. I've got a fire in the fireplace and he's sitting here with me on the couch and seems to be breathing a little easier. Feline shower therapy No, showering your cat won't clear up her stuffy nose, although it is likely to cause multiple scratches on your body. Taking a steamy shower and allowing the hot water to run. He seemed to perk up a little after that. Steam combines the power of heat and hydration to loosen dry mucus and relax inflamed nasal passages. I started to become very worried b/c I didn't think I'd get him to eat, but my little man is a sucker for kitty treats! I grabbed his favorite treats and he ate about 15 of them right out of my hand. Then I tried feeding him that special food, but he wasn't interested in it. Congested cats may not eat because they can’t smell their food. So I took him home and let him sleep in my bedroom closed off from the other animals- I have 2 large dogs and 4 other cats.īy late this afternoon he seemed worse so I put him back into the bathroom and let the hot shower run. Will steam help a congested cat Congestion. I couple of drops of eucalyptus oil in the sink can help as well. The steam should remain trapped under the towel. In the past couple of hours he isn't sneezing as much, but now he is more congested and breathing through his mouth. For a more concentrated steam treatment, put the cat in a carrier next to the sink, cover the carrier and the faucet with a thick towel and run the water on hot for 5-10 minutes. The vet said his temp was fine and that he had an URTI. The warm steam can help to loosen any mucus or congestion in your cat’s respiratory system, allowing them to breathe a little easier. One method to help the cat breathe better, also used by us humans, is to use the steam of the water that helps the mucus to go down. Finally, drape a large towel over both you and your cat, creating a makeshift steam tent. I took him to the vet today b/c he had been sneezing since last night. Lean back with your cat against your chest, making sure that their head is not in direct contact with the steam. She also gave him some special canned food that is filled with nutrients and very pungent(to help him smell it so he would eat) I can't remember the name of it off the top of my head. 16 Purraise 1 Hi all, My 14 yr old cat has a URTI- most likely from the herpes virus. She gave him an oral antibiotic and also some nose drops.
They re hydrated him by giving him fluids via IV - they said that would also help reduce his fever some. he had developed a fever and was having difficulty breathing. So I've been bringing Buddy into the bathroom with me when I take a shower, and that's made a huge difference! Unfortunately, I can't just keep the shower running all day to create the hot steam that he needs.Thanks for the replies and concerns.
Humidifying the area around where the cat spends time will help keep the nasal passage well moisturized. Well, the cool mist vaporizer that I had only seemed to make the congestion worse, and the Vicks warm steam vaporizer that the vet suggested doesn't put out enough steam to help that much. With congestion in a cat’s nasal passage, the situation is made worse if the air is dry. One of my cats has frequent upper respiratory infections and wicked allergies, and as part of his treatment, the vet recommended that I use a vaporizer to help re: the congestion.
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