A feline cold is a contagious disease. It can be caused by inflammation of the nasal cavity, upper respiratory tract, mouth cavity and conjunctivitis . How to treat snot from a kitten, can be determined only after the cause of the disease is established. To the veterinarian to address necessarily, since the disease can cause the death of a kitten.
Inflammation is caused by two viruses: herpes and calicivirosis , as well as a variety of bacteria and microbes. Herpes is not very resistant to environmental factors. Destroys its high temperature and antiviral drugs, and kalitsivirus more resistant and less responsive to medications.
How to cure a snot from a kitten?
If the kitten is flowing snot, then first of all it is necessary to alleviate the symptoms and help the body to fight the virus. For this purpose, antibiotics and vitamins are administered. An important element of treatment is the removal of secretions from the nose and eyes. Washing with a cotton swab dipped in warm water, inflamed eyes will help keep the kitten in sight. For the nose, softening ointments are used. The cat should be placed in a quiet and calm place with high humidity, for example, in the bathroom, which will reduce dehydration and facilitate breathing. What to do if the kitten has a snot, the veterinarian will best tell. Only a specialist will be able to prescribe effective medications, among which there may be the following drugs:
- painkillers;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antipyretic;
- strengthening immunity;
- diluting secretion in the respiratory tract.
- antibiotics;
- ointments;
- eye drops.
The sick kitten has a weakened sense of smell, and it should be encouraged to eat with food with a strong scent. If ulcers are formed in the mouth, then the food should be semi-liquid. If the kitten completely refuses to eat, food is provided by the introduction of nutrients into the blood of the animal.