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Hi Stephanie,

You really need to take her back to the vet. Upper respiratory infections can turn serious quickly, especially in kittens. You may also want to ask him to check for some of the more common cat diseases just to rule them out. It is possible she may have allergies too, but it is probably too soon to tell just yet.

I would rule out common diseases first and then you can narrow it down to allergies. Good luck! I hope she feels better soon.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi, my kitten came from the shelter about 3 weeks ago at the tender age of 2 months. She started sneezing upon leaving the shelter and the vet checked her out and gave her this liquid drops medication. She was put on it for 7 days and by that day it should be gone or better. It has been 6 days and she sounds worse than before. I am confused because she still plays and eats normal Please help me understand what is going on because she is on medication and it seems to not be working.

-- Contributed by: stephanie

Hi Mary,

Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, without vaccinations for some diseases, once exposed the risk of death becomes 100 percent. However, if your cat lives indoors there are many optional vaccines that you may want to eliminate. I tend to get my strictly indoor pets vaccinated every three years with a one year vaccine. That doesn't apply to kittens, who are much more susceptible to say Distemper. And, as you said, this is a choice every pet owner must make for him/herself.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I'd look at the kitty litter as well as all othyer suggestions.

You should know that veterinarians earn 70% of their income from vaccinations, so don't look for much education about the negatives of vaccines.

Constant and repeated vaccinations are likely to cause organ breakdowns as well as allergies (imagine what could happen if you got a small pox vaccination every year.) FWIW, the "3year" vaccination has identical contents to a 1 year. It is only packaged differently.

Read information on critteradvocacy.org etc.

My cat Rascal, developed allergies and then fibrosarcoma which ultimately killed him. Yes, there IS a direct connection between vaccination and fibrosarcoma. Only 10% of cats get cancer from the vaccinations, and most vets won't tell you about it. For Rascal, it was 100% since it killed him. Google Rascal Fibrosarcoma.

Remember, the same drug companies that make human vaccinations make animal vaccinations, and if they become culpable for pet vaccinations, there's a slippery slope to all animal vaccinations including food-cows etc., and finally they'd be vulnerable to human vaccine claims. They are too, too, protective of their profits.

Vaccines are wonderful, viz, polio and small pox, but all meds carry risk and you must be educated to make the choice that is right for you.

-- Contributed by: Mary and Rascal

Hi Mitali,

It may just be because she is very sore and bruised. However, I would definitely make a telephone call to the vet you took her to and discuss this latest symptom. You need to be sure she is hydrating properly. The vet may need to put her on IV until she heals a bit more to keep her from getting dehydrated. So sorry your kitty is going through this.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

A kitten suffered a fall and has an undisplaced fracture near the maxillary, and the Sella is intact. However she has now started sneezing after drinking. Is it possible that she is aspirating the water? if so why. No injuries have shown in the oral cavity on the X-ray

-- Contributed by: mitali

Hi Jaime,

You are right to be concerned. It definitely sounds like something more than allergies are going on, although allergies could be triggering the issues.

First, the green snot she is expelling is a sign of a serious upper respiratory infection. Your kitty is likely pretty miserable. Think about he last time you had a really bad head cold and that is what she is likely going through all the time.

I would go ahead and seek a new vet for a second opinion. It would be best if you can find one that specializes in either felines, small animals or respiratory issues in animals. Every vet has a different specialty, so it's just a matter of finding the one that knows how to treat your pet.

Be sure to tell him or her all the symptoms your cat is experiencing and that the sneezing is year round and the allergy drops only help for a couple hours.

The vet will likely run a test for Cat Flu, just to rule that out. Treatment will likely involve a round of antibiotics.

If allergies are triggering the situation, then they may want to do some skin tests to find out what allergies your cat has. Let us know what the vet says and if she starts to get better.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I couldn't figure out how to join & start my own question so I'll post here & hope I might get some response, anyway, my 5 year old female Tabby has had these sneezing fits & reverse sneezing fits for a couple years now. she's been suffering with severe nasal congestion & it's not getting any better or any worse (thank god). When I took her to the vet they gave me some nose drops & told me it was probably nothing more than allergies.. but I'm not so sure I beleive that. Her fits are year round, don't seem to be caused by any specific thing (generally happens randomly, she can be sleeping & suddenly jerk awake & upright in a sneezing fit), & the drops only seem to ease the fits for a couple hours (& are getting expensive). She does quick, seizure like sneezes which expells greenish, thick snot from her nose and you can hear her breathing/weezing from across the room. She has no problem smelling it seems because the second the food is put out she's on top of it like a vulture, hah, she's actually a bit overweight & I don't want to start her on any diet until I find out what the cause of her suffering might be. I've got 4 other cats & a dog & none of the others have ever shown any similar simptoms, they're all taken very well care of & I can't figure out what might be the trigger. Will anything help? I'm at my wits end. My e-mail is jmgallagher.04@gmail.com . Thank you.

-- Contributed by: Jaime

Hi Caprina,

It's good that she's been tested for all these things. Do you think it's possible she has some allergies? Since everything else has been ruled out, I have to wonder if that is a possibility. I would definitely ask for the visit, just to be certain Pixie isn't dealing with a respiratory infection. You don't want to leave that untreated as it might grow worse and cause her to become very ill. Let us know what she says.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

She doesn't display any other signs or symptoms of Cat Flu other than the sneezing. She's already been tested for a multitude of things, and none of the kittens at the shelter were positive for Cat Flu. We'll be visiting the vet when we have the money, until then I'll be calling the Pet Rescue admin and see if she can give pixie a visit.

-- Contributed by: Caprina

Hi Elizabeth,

You need to take him to the vet again. I'd actually take him to another vet, who specializes in upper respiratory or small animals. The green snot indicates that he has a sinus infection. He will need feline antibiotics (don't try to give him human medications, as they can be toxic) to help him heal from the infection. I don't think his stomach issue is related to the upper respiratory distress. The vet will need to check that out as well. Is he defecating in his litter box without any problems? Please check back and let us know what the vet says and if he is okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Caprina,

Has she been tested for Cat Flu? If not, you should have that done immediately as she may be contagious to other felines. She may also still have traces of the infection and need another round of antibiotics. Or, she may just have mild allergies. I would go ahead and take her to visit the vet to rule out anything more serious.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello-

For a while now, my cat has been sneezing constantly and green snot will fly every where and he coughs an awful lot. Not like a human cough, but more like he his choking on something or there is a hair ball caught in his throat. He sleeps constantly on his side and his stomach is hard. The vet I took him to said that it subside in time but it hasn't yet... what do I do?

-- Contributed by: Elizabeth

Hi!When I fostered my cat Pixie, and her three other sisters (@ 10 wks old), it was because they had contracted an upper respiratory virus, and the pet rescue needed them out of the house. Now she is 4 months old. She is very playful, chatty, and has a wonderful personality, but she still sneezes a lot. She also sounds congested sometimes when she's sleeping and breathing, usually her nose starts squeaking.

Should I be worried? This has been going on since we first fostered her. The vet and pet rescue no longer contact us everyday, so I'm not sure if this is a normal thing for kittens surviving a respiratory illness or not.

-- Contributed by: Caprina

Hi Lisa,

There are a few things that might be going on with your cat and they all require veterinary care. First, she may just have a raging upper respiratory infection. Cats are prone to these and can grow quite ill.

If she has been an outdoor cat at any point, she may have picked up Feline Leukemia. That can be a very serious illness for your cat and is usually fatal, I'm afraid. The sneezing of blood is worrisome and one of the symptoms we noticed years ago when one of our cats contracted this horrible disease.

Also, if you have other cats, that particular disease is highly contagious. You will want to get her to the vet and keep her away from the other cats while the vet talks to you about treatments. Be sure to tell him or her about the sneezing of blood.

The vet will likely start with a simple blood test to determine if she has this disease or not. If she doesn't, then he'll move on and do other testing for things like an infection.

If she doesn't have it and does go outdoors (which I don't recommend as it can be so dangerous anymore), there is a vaccine that you can get for her to protect her from Feline Leukemia.

Please check back and let us know if she's okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my cat has been sneezing and we just moved a few months ago and we have brand new carpet. when my cat sneezes she alot her nose bleeds and it sprays. now the side of her nose seems to have a cut on it what could this be from. other then that she is healthy. she doesn't seem to have any problems breathing

-- Contributed by: lisa

Hi Carol,

You need to get the kitten to the vet immediately. It's possible that this is an upper respiratory infection that could be treated with antibiotics. However, you also need to have him tested for Cat Flu and some of the other viruses as the other kittens may have it or contract it. I would also be concerned about Distemper in a kitten this young, which again is highly contagious. I wouldn't delay. I'd get him to the vet first thing in the morning. They should be able to work him in, since it's an emergency situation. Please let us know what the vet says. I hope it's something minor.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Kitten born recently 5 days old bleeding at back passage and it looks like intestines comig out can any thing be done?

-- Contributed by: carol lister

Hi Lisa,

I'm so sorry to hear that he may be so ill. I hope that you wind up getting better news than you expect. Please do check back and let me know what the prognosis is. Sending some cyber-hugs your way.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Lori. Will is back at the vet's office where he will be spending the night. They have taken blood and are waiting to get the results from the lab. They suspect FIP which I know is usually fatal. Depending on the results they may X-ray him. I wanted to thank you for writing back. I am trying to hold on to hope for now. Lisa K.

-- Contributed by: Lisa K.

Hi Lisa,

I'm so sorry your cat is suffering this way. URIs are pretty common with the symptoms you are describing. However, more rarely, an infected upper tooth can cause some of these symptoms.

I would definitely take him back to the vet, but you may want one that specializes in felines. The weight loss and lethargy are something to be very concerned over, as well as the fact that he isn't really eating on his own.

I would also talk to the vet about giving the cat antibiotic shots to clear up the infection. Please check back and let me know if the cat is doing okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello My two year old cat has been sneezing for over a month. His eyes run and he has a fever. I brought him to the vet 3 times. He was diagnosed with a URI and put on antibiotics. His nose began swelling and has not gone down despite prescribed antihistamines and more antibiotics. His appetite is terrible and he has lost 2 pounds. I now have to force feed him a high caloric food. His temperature goes up and down and he is very lathargic. He tested negative for Bortanella and his blood work came back normal. I am getting very concerned and frustrated. Any suggestions? Lisa K.

-- Contributed by: Lisa

Hi Lisa,

Eye swelling can be hard to diagnose, unless you get the cat to the vet immediately. It could be that the cat has something in its eye or is having an allergic reaction to something. Often, antihistamines will be prescribed by your vet.

Note: Never give your cat medications intended for humans, as it can be highly toxic to a feline.

Cats have a third eyelid, which is essentially a pink membrane behind the eyelid. It will slide sideways when the cat blinks. If the eye has been injured, or your cat is having an allergic reaction, this tissue can appear swollen. Also, if the cat has any trouble breathing, take him to the vet immediately, as that can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction.

Very rarely, an infected tooth in the cat's upper jaw can cause the eye area to swell, so you may also want to ask the vet to check for a tooth infection.

Don't be afraid to get a second opinion, if you aren't sure the first vet was able to catch the problem. Veterinarians specialize in different areas, so try to find one who specializes in felines or in ocular health.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello,

My persian cat seems to have a chronic problem with his eye. It's eyelid(one eye) would swell and become very pink. It would come to a point where the cat does not want anyone to touch it or look at it. Three times to the vet did not discover the problem. I was wondering if anyone else has experiance in this or if I could get stirred in a direction.

Thanks

-- Contributed by: Lisa

Hi, Chris,

I know how frustrating it is when the vet fails to diagnose a pet. Is it possible that the cat has gotten into a nervous habit of sneezing? I have a dog who has a nervous sneezing habit, but is perfectly healthy.

My instincts say that if the cat is eating well, is not bleeding excessively and has been tested for feline leukemia, that it probably isn't anything to worry about. If his condition worsens at all, I'd get him right to the vet for further testing. Also, don't be afraid to get a second opinion. Different vets have different specialty areas. You may want to find a veterinarian who has a specialization in upper respiratory.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I also have a persian cat (Angus) who is sneezing. Antibiotics have not helped and the x-rays show no blockage. There is mucus and sometimes blood, the vet is baffled. Is there anything else I can do? He still has a healthy appetite. Thanks, Chris.

-- Contributed by: chris goode
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