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what would cause a cat to have a green runny nose

Sent to Cat Experts July 09 09:09 AM

my cat has lost his appetite and has been sneezing alot. I just noticed green runny snot coming out of his nose. he has lost weight.

 

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July 9 9:17 AM (4 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
Reply to Theresa's Post: edward is a persian 6years old, all his shots are current, he goes to the vet yearly for a checkup. Im making him an appointment im just scared in the meantime. I have another cat that is an outdoor cat an ed just started going out this summer. He has been lethargic and just not himself. his fur is looking rough. his eyes are not runny but have been a little crusty. at first i thought it was a hairball but the heaving hasnt stopped. hes sneezing all the time now
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July 9 9:43 AM (25 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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Persians are at risk for chronic sinus infections, namely because of their short smooshy snout. Basically, the particles from the air don't have a chance to get caputred in the nose and sneezed out. Your boy may not be eating because he cannot smell his food. Crusty eyes in a persian again is very common. Clean them with a warm moist tissue to remove the crusties. I would pick up some pediatric nasal saline from your drug store and put a very small amount into his nose. Hopefully, it will soften the mucous and thin the secretions making it easier for him to expel it with the sneezing. There is a slight risk your cat may have a mass in his sinuses causing this problem aswell. I would offer him some strong smelling canned food even open up a can of tuna to see if he takes that. If your cat is not eating at all you will need to force feed him with watered down food and a syringe. Cats who do not eat after 48 hours can develop a secondary condition that affects the liver which is life threatening so make sure he gets food into him every few hours.

Definitely have an exam on Monday to get him on antibiotics and feeling better in no time.

Thank you

Theresa




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