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my cat is coughing and not eating
Sent to Cat Experts September 05 07:07 PM

my cat is 2yrs. he did not eat today. he is sneezing or coughing. He has vomited up water only. this started yesterday.

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September 5 7:32 PM (24 minutes and 54 seconds later)
         
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Cats can suffer from upper respiratory infections much like people.

I suggest you keep an eye on her. If the sneezing continues or the cat has yellow or green mucus from the nose, you will want to see the vet first thing for possible antibiotics.

If she is congested, you can use pediatric (not adult) nasal saline drops to help clear the mucus from the nose.

Cats can also suffer from allergies. If you suspect this, you should talk with your vet about using an antihistamine to help her feel better. You can also flush the eyes with warm saline to help clear any debris or irritants.

Try and get some food into her. It's dangerous for cats to go without eating. She might not be eating because she can't smell it. So, be sure and warm the food because this increases the aroma.


Let me know if you still have questions.

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