Does Your Cat Have a Cold? We Have a Solution!
Does Your Cat Have a Cold? We Have a Solution!
Wet and cold weather in autumn and winter are a burden for your cat. It is therefore quite possible that your cat will catch a cold.
In most cases this is not a big deal. Cat owners should still take the symptoms seriously and support the cat in their recovery.
In this article we will explain how to know your cat has a cold and what you can do to help your cat.
Typical symptoms of a cold cat
The symptoms are similar to the flu symptoms of us humans: tiredness, watery eyes and an irritated respiratory tract.
The following symptoms in particular can be caused by a cold in your cat:
- The cat sneezes and its nose runs.
- The eyes of the quadruped water.
- The cat has a fever and seems conspicuously knocked out.
- The food bowl remains largely untouched.
- The cat coughs and is hotter.
How you can support your cold cat
If your cat has a cold, you should first and foremost make sure that the weakened quadruped rests and recovers. If your quadruped is normally used to outdoor activities, he must stay at home for the next few days.
If several cats live in your house, it is advisable to keep the cold animal away from the other animals. A cold is contagious.
Make sure the temperature is comfortable so that your cold cat doesn't freeze and provide fresh water at all times. It's especially important for your cat to drink enough when he has a cold. A small drinking fountain can encourage your four-legged friend to drink if necessary.
With a damp cloth you can clean your cat's nose and eyes if necessary. In addition, our gentle eye drops can help to care for the irritated eyes of your cold cat. If your quadruped has a sore nose, a caring ointment for cats can help if necessary.
When do you need to see a vet
In most cases a cold is a harmless infection, which can be very well controlled with a little attention and care.
It can sometimes happen that the condition worsens and the cold cat does not appear to be recovering. A visit to the vet is advisable, for example, if the nasal discharge becomes discoloured, your cat gets a fever or your cat's cold lasts longer.
In these cases, the vet can check whether your cat really is just suffering from a harmless infection or whether the alleged cold may have a serious cause. After all, your cat may be suffering from a cat cold and a warm place to sleep may not be sufficient for recovery.
The veterinarian decides on medication
Never give your cat medicine on your own. If the treatment does require the administration of a drug, the vet will prescribe a suitable drug.
On the one hand, medication is usually not necessary for cats with a cold. In fact, giving your cat medication can have fatal consequences.
Is a cat with a cold contagious for humans?
In most cases the cold of a cat is not contagious for humans.
Only in case of a streptococci a transmission between humans and cats is possible and it is advisable to keep some distance from each other until your cat is fully recovered.
Appropriate food against colds in cats
If your cat has a cold, this is a sure sign of a weakened immune system. In view of the acute symptoms as well as to prevent future colds, it therefore makes sense to strengthen your cat's defences.
In this context, a balanced diet is particularly important. This is because inferior cat food often contains unsuitable ingredients such as wheat or artificial additives. In the long term, these can cause intolerances in your cat and put a strain on the immune system.
When buying cat food, therefore, make sure it is of good quality. With I love my cat products, for example, you can be sure that your four-legged friend is optimally cared for and problems caused by the wrong ingredients are avoided.
Your cat will not only benefit from this in terms of the risk of catching colds, but also in terms of improved general well-being.
In addition to feeding your cat with a cat food appropriate to its species, it makes sense to support your cold cat with special food supplements for the immune system. With the right supplements you can provide your four-legged friend with valuable additional nutrients and thus make an important contribution to a quick recovery.
If your cat has a cold, we recommend one of the following food supplements from our range:
- Shiimun Immun with shiitake, turmeric and other natural ingredients for a wholesome support of the immune system
- I love my cat Immune with insect protein, propolis and other natural ingredients that can improve your cat's immune system
Colds in cats - our conclusion
As you can see, a cold in cats is usually harmless and can be easily managed with simple means. A visit to the vet is only necessary in severe cases, but should not be postponed for long.
Apart from that, the 360° Vital Concept of I love my cat with natural products helps to improve the well-being of your cold cat and reduce the probability of future infections.
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