The cat's eye is festering and he is sneezing, how to treat it

Concomitant and side symptoms

If you suspect that your kitten is sneezing for some reason, you need to identify side symptoms that will indicate a diagnosis. The difficulty is that at an early stage of development, almost all respiratory, bacterial and viral infections have similar symptoms.

In addition, small kittens do not tolerate cold well, so the cause of sneezing may be hypothermia.

The kitten's eyes are watering

Practice shows that most often sneezing in kittens with a clinical complication is caused by the feline herpes virus. Small kittens become infected from adults who have access to free range and catch infected rodents. An infected kitten may be visually healthy until severe stress or another reason causes a weakened immune system.

With the feline herpes virus, the kitten's eyes become watery and there is extensive irritation of the mucous membranes and swelling. After infection, an atypical plaque may appear on the mucous membranes. However, plaque may be a symptom of herpes or a sign of secondary infection.

Note! The feline herpes virus is not dangerous to humans.

Eyes fester

Rhinotracheitis is one of the most common viral diseases in small kittens, especially those living on the street. The nature of the disease is viral, so rhinotracheitis affects the entire population of cats living in a certain area. Theoretically, a kitten can recover from rhinotracheitis without treatment and develop lifelong immunity. However, the surviving animal remains a carrier and infects other cats through airborne droplets or contact.

Important! A kitten that has had rhinotracheitis can live a long, fulfilling life. However, if you decide to adopt another pet (even an adult), it will become ill if it does not receive its initial vaccinations before moving into your home.

The primary symptoms during the development of the clinical picture of rhinotracheitis are very similar to a cold: the kitten sneezes, his eyes are watery, there is apathy, and a slight increase in body temperature.

The virus progresses over several hours or days, leading to a sharp deterioration in the animal’s condition. The kitten's eyes are festering, there is a constant fever, and there is a complete loss of appetite. Purulent masses accumulate in the nasal sinuses, which leads to the ingestion of pus and the development of bacterial damage to the intestines.

With adequate treatment, rhinotracheitis can be stopped, and relief occurs quite quickly. If left untreated, the kitten gets sick for 7–10 days, after which it dies or recovers. A kitten has no chance of recovery if a secondary bacterial or fungal infection develops against the background of rhinotracheitis.

If your kitten has a dry nose

A dry nose, lethargy, high fever, sneezing, discharge from the eyes are a sign of a viral infection.

Calcivirosis is a dangerous, widespread viral infection that causes the death of thousands of stray cats and kittens every year. The disease is manifested by sneezing, profuse nasal discharge and purulent discharge from the eyes.

If left untreated, ulcers appear on the cat's mucous membranes, usually in the mouth. The clinical picture quickly progresses and leads to the development of pneumonia, after which the animal dies.

The kitten is sneezing and snot is flowing

If a kitten sneezes from time to time, has snot running, does not have a fever and does not have a deterioration in appetite, most likely the cause is irritants or allergens.

Observing the kitten's behavior will help determine the diagnosis. He will sneeze every time he gets close to the irritant. Owner experience shows that small kittens often sneeze after using a litter tray and after cleaning the house using chemical cleaning products.

Common irritants that can cause a kitten to sneeze are:

• Dust, pollen.
• Cigarette smoke.
• Perfume, eau de toilette, deodorant.
• Any sprays.
• Fabrics that accumulate dust.
• Almost all cleaning products.
• Aroma candles.
• Mold.

Unlike people, with allergies in cats, swelling of the mucous membranes, nasal discharge and a slight increase in base body temperature are most often observed, but sneezing appears last.

One of the most common symptoms of allergies in cats is itching, in the absence of parasites. To test your hypothesis if it is impossible to contact a veterinarian, the cat must be given an antihistamine in a strictly calculated dosage. If the symptoms go away quickly, the cause is an allergy.

Main problems

There are many conditions characterized by sneezing and watery eyes, but some are diagnosed more often than others. It is worth considering them separately. If other significant symptoms are present, pathology can be identified and treated.

How to tell if your cat has a cold

The cause of the disease is hypothermia of the pet. This is facilitated by a sharp temperature change. To do this, your pet just needs to play actively and then go outside during the cold season.

Swimming in cold water, jumping in the snow, and staying in the rain also contribute to the development of colds.

Characteristic features:

• cough;
• lethargy;
• conjunctivitis;
• temperature increase, but insignificant;
• lack of interest in food;
• snot.

Important! Cold symptoms are in many ways similar to other more serious pathologies, and if in doubt, you should visit a veterinarian and clarify the diagnosis.

To recover, you need to provide your pet with peace, warmth and rest. It is recommended to periodically wash your eyes and nose with a cotton swab dipped in clean water at a comfortable temperature.

If the provoking factor is reduced immunity, then it is recommended to use vitamins and immunomodulators as agreed by the veterinarian. A cold goes away within 5-7 days.

Symptoms of laryngitis

The disease is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and larynx.

The cause of development is hypothermia of the throat

The cause of development is hypothermia of the throat as a result of eating cold food from the refrigerator or water, as well as after a long stay outside in winter or exposure to acrid smoke.

Symptoms:

• dry, hysterical cough, gradually turning into a wet one;
• swelling of the oral mucosa;
• foamy discharge from the mouth after a prolonged cough;
• restless sleep;
• wheezing.

To treat laryngitis, various medications are used depending on the cause of development. Only a veterinarian will prescribe an adequate course of therapy.

Attention! Laryngitis can be a sign of deadly viruses such as rabies, so you should see a doctor if these symptoms appear.

Rhinitis in cats

Rhinitis in cats
The pathological process develops against the background of hypothermia, allergies, parasites and various infections. At the same time, the cat has difficulty breathing and constantly opens his mouth.

Additional symptoms:

• inflamed lymph nodes under the jaw;
• sniffling;
• snore;
• dyspnea;
• snort;
• decreased activity;
• lack of appetite.

It is impossible to try to treat rhinitis without knowing the cause of its occurrence. This threatens to significantly complicate the situation and deteriorate the pet’s well-being. To prescribe therapy, consultation with a veterinarian is necessary.

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Sinusitis in cats

Development is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sinusitis appears against the background of sinusitis. Mucus accumulates in the maxillary sinuses, and when infection occurs, suppuration occurs.

First signs:

• rubbing the nose with a paw;
• purulent mucus from the nose with an unpleasant odor;
• food preferences change (the cat prefers liquid and warm food);
• mouth breathing;
• the temperature rises by 1-3 degrees.

If sinusitis is suspected, the animal must be taken to a veterinarian and a series of tests must be carried out to confirm the disease.

Treatment is carried out with antibiotics, and in advanced cases, trepanation is used with washing the sinuses with disinfectant solutions.

Allergy

Sneezing and watery eyes may be an allergic reaction . Allergy triggers are often pollen, industrial feed, animal care products, dust, etc.

Sneezing and watery eyes may be an allergic reaction

It is important that the owner can track why the cat developed unpleasant symptoms. This will prevent contact with the allergen.

In the advanced form, additional symptoms appear in the form of:

• vomiting;
• swelling of the mucous membrane;
• skin itching;
• scratching the nose with a paw.

For treatment, antihistamines are used, which are administered orally or intramuscularly.

Polyp formation

Polyps in a cat can be either congenital or acquired due to an untreated allergy or infection. Symptoms may not appear immediately, but as the tumor grows, the pet begins to experience discomfort.

Additional signs:

• snore;
• mouth breathing;
• weight loss;
• head shaking;
• discharge from the ear;
• lack of coordination;
• depressed state.

Polyps are removed surgically. Then a course of antibiotics and corticosteroids is prescribed to prevent the inflammatory process.

Asthma

The suspected cause of asthma is allergies. The disease can be recognized by a paroxysmal dry cough and shortness of breath.

The appearance of unpleasant symptoms can also be caused by other pathologies. But only an experienced specialist can make an accurate diagnosis.

The priority treatment drugs are hormonal agents in the form of tablets, injections, and sprays. Additionally, bronchodilators are prescribed, used during attacks to expand the patency of the bronchi.

Other possible causes of runny nose and sneezing

The appearance of unpleasant symptoms can also be caused by other pathologies. But only an experienced specialist can make an accurate diagnosis.

Other provoking factors:

• foreign object;
• chlamydia;
• viral leukemia;
• immunodeficiency virus
• dental diseases.

Possible diseases if a kitten sneezes

In addition to the above viral infections, possible diseases that cause sneezing in a kitten can be of a different nature. Unfortunately, the range of diseases is so wide that only a veterinarian can cope with the diagnosis.

The most dangerous are viral diseases, against which the kitten must be vaccinated.

If you pick up a baby on the street or buy it at a poultry market, the resulting viral diseases can cause its death.

Possible diseases of which sneezing may be a symptom are:

• Infectious peritonitis occurs without symptoms for a long time, and at an early stage of the clinical picture it is similar to a cold.

• Feline immunodeficiency virus is a slowly and secretly developing disease that adversely affects the body's immune system. When the cat's immunity level declines, it becomes vulnerable to any, even basic respiratory infections.

• Feline viral leukemia - in the first stages of development, is similar to a respiratory infection, in fact, it is a serious viral disease, which most often leads to death.

• Chlamydia - gives a complete picture of an acute viral respiratory infection complicated by bacterial infection. Unfortunately, chlamydia is highly contagious and common. One of the first symptoms of chlamydia is acute conjunctivitis.

• Mycoplasmosis is common, like chlamydia, contagious, and deadly. Mycoplasmosis progresses more slowly, but leads to more severe consequences: bacterial pneumonia and swelling of the respiratory tract.

Most viral infections cannot be diagnosed with guaranteed accuracy. To detect infection, blood is taken from the cat and examined for the presence of antibodies.

With viral infections, everything is a little more complicated; the causative agents of the disease must be found in the blood sample. This diagnostic method is called PCR. Unfortunately, PCR diagnostics are not available in all clinics and cost a lot of money, so most veterinarians, suspecting a viral infection in a kitten, begin complex, aggressive therapy.

What to do if your eyes fester with a runny nose

If a kitten has a runny nose and festering eyes, this does not mean that this will all end. After all, such deadly diseases for a young body as calicivirus and viral rhinotracheitis begin with a runny nose. Therefore, timely diagnosis in this case is an important factor.

A runny nose may also be of an allergic nature or indicate bronchial asthma. Each individual situation requires a specific approach to treatment, which is why diagnosis is a priority here too.

As soon as you see that your kitten’s eyes and nose are festering, consult a doctor. Each animal is a small individual, and if your neighbor’s cat got away with a slight illness after a runny nose, this is not evidence that everything will go well for you. Do not forget that we are talking about a baby with weak immunity.

Purulent discharge of a cold nature is treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and immunomodulators. Much attention is paid to preventive measures - eliminating possible drafts and hypothermia of the pet.

In what cases is a visit to the veterinarian necessary?

You will not be able to handle treatment on your own if your kitten has contracted a viral infection. Your ward can survive if his immunity is strong enough to cope with the infection on his own. However, survival of kittens during viral infection is the exception rather than the rule.

In what cases is a visit to the veterinarian necessary:

• You know that your kitten has been in contact with virus carriers - it was picked up on the street, taken from a shelter, bought at a poultry market and does not have a vaccination document.
• The kitten has severe swelling of the eyes and ulcers on the mucous membranes.
• Against the background of loss of strength and severe depression, fever is observed.
• Constant drooling, copious nasal discharge, purulent discharge from the ears and eyes.
• Weight loss while maintaining appetite or a decisive refusal to eat.
• Enlarged lymph nodes.
• Wheezing or whistling when breathing, cough with or without phlegm.
• Breathing problems.
• Severe problems in the digestive system.

In addition, you should contact a veterinarian if the kitten does not have a severe clinical picture, but the sneezing continues for more than 3-7 days. Some viral infections develop secretly.

Immediately after infection, the kitten exhibits some symptoms, however, the immune system fights them. Under pressure from the immune system, the virus weakens, but remains in the body until the opportunity arises.

The cat sneezes and his eyes fester

Hello! The cat is 3.5 years old, neutered, no vaccinations. About 2 months ago, the cat came back from a walk with a black eye, then the swelling subsided, but the eye began to fester. I started rinsing it with tea, but the second one festered. I started applying tetracycline ointment, but it didn’t help, and he started sneezing. At the same time, the appetite is normal and activity is also normal. I took it to the vet, he said it was an infection, unfortunately I can’t remember the name. Prescribed: Eproxil (inject 0.3 ml once a day, 6 days) Anandin, 0.5 ml 1 time a day, 6 days) Rinse eyes with furatsilin solution Drops in the eyes Iris (1-2 drops in both eyes 4 rubles per day, 7-10 days) We completed the entire course, everything was fine. A week later, the same story again, first the eyes, then the sneeze. We went to the veterinarian again, they were prescribed: Claritrolicin 250 ml (1/4 TB morning and evening, 14 days) Neovir (0.5 ml, 1 time in 3 days, 5-7 injections) Rinse eyes with Bars drops and smear with tetracycline ointment (2 rubles per day, 10 days) The course was completed, everything is fine again. About 2 weeks passed, they were already planning to drive away the worms and get vaccinated. But today my eye started to run again. I no longer know what to do and where to turn, because... We have only one veterinary clinic in the city. Maybe you can recommend something. Thanks in advance.

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Hello! The cat is 3.5 years old, neutered, no vaccinations. About 2 months ago, the cat came back from a walk with a black eye, then the swelling subsided, but the eye began to fester. I started rinsing it with tea, but the second one festered. I started applying tetracycline ointment, but it didn’t help, and he started sneezing. At the same time, the appetite is normal and activity is also normal. I took it to the vet, he said it was an infection, unfortunately I can’t remember the name. Prescribed: Eproxil (inject 0.3 ml once a day, 6 days) Anandin, 0.5 ml 1 time a day, 6 days) Rinse eyes with furatsilin solution Drops in the eyes Iris (1-2 drops in both eyes 4 rubles per day, 7-10 days) We completed the entire course, everything was fine. A week later, the same story again, first the eyes, then the sneeze. We went to the veterinarian again, they were prescribed: Claritrolicin 250 ml (1/4 TB morning and evening, 14 days) Neovir (0.5 ml, 1 time in 3 days, 5-7 injections) Rinse eyes with Bars drops and smear with tetracycline ointment (2 rubles per day, 10 days) The course was completed, everything is fine again. About 2 weeks passed, they were already planning to drive away the worms and get vaccinated. But today my eye started to run again. I no longer know what to do and where to turn, because... We have only one veterinary clinic in the city. Maybe you can recommend something. Thanks in advance.

The most common reasons

Has your cat started sneezing frequently, has snot and tears flowing from her eyes and are you seriously worried? But this can happen for understandable reasons, for example, if the cat has swallowed dust. Remember the consequences after you try to pepper the soup, or tickle your nose with a feather, then you walk around and sneeze all day. Believe me, not all cats enjoy this.

Kittens and cats sneeze if:

• If you caught a cold - a standard case that causes sneezing, a constant companion in the form of a runny nose is provided;
• They suffer from allergic reactions to various drugs, products and chemicals. In this case, sneezing is a completely understandable reaction of the cat’s body trying to get rid of the allergen;
• There are viral infections in the form of rhinitis, herpes or adenovirus;
• Breathing is complicated by the presence of growths or polyps in the nasopharynx;
• The presence of chronic asthma is another reason for sneezing in a cat;
• The presence of a malignant tumor or formations that make breathing difficult in the nasal cavity;
• The animal suffers from chronic diseases of the teeth or gums;
• Parasites operating in the animal’s body disrupt the natural processes of respiration.

Now let's talk more about allergies in cats. After all, it is often she who becomes the reason for the frequent pronunciation of the phrase: “be healthy, Murzik.”

So, a list of allergens.

• Household chemicals - detergents, cleaning agents, disinfectants, powders, sprays and other products for cleaning the house and outside.
• Cigarettes, or rather smoke, poisoning everything around and making it difficult for your pet to breathe.
• All types of fungi on tiled surfaces. In a word, a paradise for the proliferation of all kinds of bacteria and lack of hygiene in one bottle. Cats don't like this at all.
• If you use perfume or eau de toilette, or hairspray, remember to do this in a ventilated room. Another reason for the development of allergies in cats.
• Spray products that we use to kill mosquitoes, flies and other insects in the summer will also not add health to your cat.
• And the reason that completes this hit parade is pollen and flowering plants, which cannot be avoided in the spring and summer.

All of the above, as a rule, leads to the development of allergies in a cat, as it irritates the mucous membrane and causes a flurry of snot and makes the cat constantly sneeze, causing inconvenience to you and the animal.

Causes of eye suppuration

A pet of any age can be exposed to this unpleasant misfortune. In kittens, conjunctivitis, for example, is generally quite common. At first, their eyes regularly water, simply because they do not know how to take care of themselves properly. Without care, tear secretions turn purulent and the disease begins. Therefore, it is important to help a small animal take care of its eyes in order to prevent conjunctivitis.

When animals are injured, pus begins to leak from the eyes. Minor injuries heal on their own, but significant cuts and wounds must be treated with medication. The risk of secondary infection is too great. A cat can injure itself when scratching (the problem of unkempt claws), while walking, when a tree branch gets into the eye, or during street “showdowns” with other representatives of the cat tribe. To prevent inflammation, it is necessary to immediately take measures to wash and disinfect the microtrauma.

Another reason for suppuration is eye disease. Blepharitis develops just after injuries to the organs of vision. And any, from mechanical to burn. Keratitis is an inflammatory process of the cornea, when pus accompanies the pathology.

Infections. And not only eye diseases, but any infectious diseases in a pet. Often, illnesses manifest themselves as damage to the mucous membranes. The cat sneezes, her eyes water, and pus begins to ooze from them. Such symptoms occur even with colds, despite their apparent harmlessness.

How to diagnose the disease yourself?

As a rule, any organism strives for self-healing; this is inherent in the nature of any creature, including cats. Therefore, symptoms in the form of a runny nose are quite normal, they are simply freed from dust particles, foreign bodies and other nasties. With the help of observations and simple actions, we can independently understand the nature of the disease that has overtaken our pet.

A cat's refusal to eat and constant attempts to rub its nose indicate a runny nose and a cold. In this case, everything will work out if you take action in time.

Identifying an eye infection is also quite easy. Its symptoms are an increased sneeze reflex and watery eyes. There may be reasons for this. It's not difficult to figure them out. The main thing is not to consider this as the norm. This is a more serious disease, and accordingly the treatment method will be different.

Our curious little pets have the ability to climb into any jar, smell, taste, lick. Unfortunately, this can lead to more severe allergies. Be vigilant and try to remove all dangerous materials. If everything has already happened, find this remedy and act according to the situation.

Foreign objects caught in the nasopharynx will haunt the cat. He will do his best to try to get rid of it through snorting and intensive nose scratching.

But combined with bad breath, swollen gums and purulent processes, this is a rather unpleasant signal and a visit to the dentist will be very necessary. Long-haired cats may have watery eyes from their own fur.

As a rule, discharge comes in different colors and indicates different symptoms, causes and diseases. Green or gray snot when sneezing indicates the presence of a fungus or infection in the body. Colorless discharge combined with watery eyes indicates the presence of an allergy.

It is not always possible to identify diseases such as asthma on your own. But if this is so, then irritants and all unpleasant odors must be eliminated from the home or pet’s habitat.

About diseases

Infectious pathologies of various types interfere with the normal functioning of furry friends. When infected, the cat begins to sneeze, develops snot and even purulent discharge in the eye area.

The list of abnormalities that cause a cat to get sick and sneeze may be different, for example:

• conjunctivitis;
• metabolic disease;
• external factors, for example, backcombing until it bleeds;
• injuries;
• inflammatory processes;
• and others.

You can't do this without a veterinarian. The pet sneezes, begins to worry, become nervous, the eyes become watery, and mucus starts to flow from the nose. There's definitely no time for joy here. But you cannot decide on your own how to treat a cat. You need to get to the root of the problem.

Treatment of sneezing

So, if your baby or cat has a runny nose and starts sneezing, drops prescribed by the doctor will come to your aid. They will fight all bacteria, and soon your cat will regain peace of mind and health. Just drip into food until symptoms disappear.

In most cases, foreign objects can be removed from the nose on your own. But if you are not confident in your own abilities, hand the animal over to specialists, they will do everything right. If the foreign body is a nasal tumor, immediately hospitalize your pet; he needs surgery.

If a dental examination gives disappointing results in the form of problems with teeth, gums or inflammation, then you know which doctor can help in this case. After all procedures, symptoms should stop.

Allergy to mold is treated by eliminating this very mold and various ointments for external use. Remember, excluding the external irritant from the cat’s environment will reduce the allergy to nothing. If the whole point is an infection, then preparations based on natural plants will help you.

Remember, care, care and compliance, following all doctor’s orders and observing basic hygiene rules can work wonders. Wash your hands after and before handling the cat, and dry your eyes with a clean towel. If your condition worsens, contact the clinic for help.

Symptoms and treatment of laryngitis

Laryngitis in cats is an inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa. It occurs due to hypothermia of the animal, feeding very cold or icy food, prolonged exposure to the cold, as well as chemical odors and smoke. Laryngitis can also be caused by allergies. We recommend not to make a diagnosis on your own and not to experiment with medications. Laryngitis accompanies rabies and tuberculosis, and the symptoms of the disease can easily be confused with calcivirosis and rhinotracheitis.

The disease is manifested by wheezing, difficulty swallowing, lack of appetite, weakness of the animal and prolonged sleep. Body temperature usually remains normal or slightly elevated. Sometimes vomiting appears after coughing - this is due to inflammation of the larynx.

Treatment: When the cat sneezes and coughs

Warmed food, water, milk, and broth will help cope with laryngitis. Do not give dry food - so as not to irritate the throat mucosa. Switch temporarily to feeding wet food or natural food.

Keep your pet warm - do not bathe him under any circumstances until he recovers, and do not expose him to drafts.

Bromhexine and mucaltin will cure a cat's cough.

If laryngitis is a consequence of allergies, the use of Diphenhydramine or Prednisolone is appropriate.

It is also appropriate to apply dry compresses (heated salt wrapped in cloth) to the cat's neck area.

To cure a runny nose in a cat, bury the nose with sea buckthorn oil - it has an antibacterial effect and heals the mucous membrane.

Why does rhinitis occur in cats?

The common cold is a disease that cats usually do not get. But at the same time, it is not uncommon for the owner to notice that the pet is sneezing, his eyes begin to water and real rhinitis appears. Cats are susceptible to it quite often due to a physiological feature - a very narrow nasal passage. Even slight swelling can lead to nasal congestion.

There are a number of reasons that can cause a runny nose in a pet:

• Damage to the nasal mucosa by bacteria or fungal infections. They can be a serious threat to your pet's health, or they may not harm him. It all depends on their type and quantity in the body. A slow infection causes a chronic runny nose, and an aggressive fungus can lead to complete blockage of the nasal passages, to the point where the pet cannot breathe. How to treat in this case depends on the diagnosed infection.
• The virus can also cause a runny nose. They can be serious, and it is impossible to cure them without a visit to the veterinarian - such a method as treating them at home with folk remedies can lead to the loss of your pet.
• Allergies can cause a runny nose. Animals, just like people, suffer from allergic reactions. The reason could be anything: litter, a new collar, unusual food, the owner’s cosmetics, cleaning products, etc.
• Illness and decreased immunity can also cause rhinitis.
• Hypothermia and ear inflammation can cause snot in your pet.
• A tumor can cause rhinitis. Its signs will be snot with blood.
• Pathology of the nasopharynx and the entry of foreign parts into it is accompanied by a runny nose.
• Snot can also be caused by a parasite - worms or fleas.

Depending on the causes of rhinitis, it is divided into primary and secondary. Primary appears due to hypothermia, inhalation of irritants. The cause of the secondary is infection, the presence of parasites or foreign bodies in the body.

How to help your pet?

If there is no way to get the cat to the clinic immediately, the owner must help it himself. This is not a treatment, but perhaps your pet’s well-being will improve for a while.

When a cat's eyes become very festered, the eyelids stick together, the hairs become wet, and wet tracks are visible on the nose - all this leads to the rapid growth of pathogenic bacteria and itching. Therefore, the pus needs to be removed and the eyes washed, avoiding the accumulation of exudate. For rinsing, use a sterile gauze swab and neutral lotions, boiled water, a weak (slightly pinkish) solution of manganese, furatsilin or chamomile decoction.

The inflamed conjunctiva needs to be handled with care, so the liquid should not contain solid particles, and cotton wool should not be used (the fibers irritate the eyes). The drug must be warmed to room temperature. When removing discharge from the fur around the eyes, under no circumstances put pressure on the eyelids.

After the pus has been removed from the cat's eyes, apply antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-swelling drops. Lacrimin, Anandin, Tsiprovet, IRIS are suitable as “home” remedies. Drops are used twice a day, following the dosage (in the instructions) and only after removing the crusts and washing the eyes.

If after two days the cat's eyes are still festering, a veterinarian will prescribe treatment. You should consult a doctor immediately if other symptoms of illness appear, even with a visible improvement in the condition of the eyes (for example, drops can remove inflammation, but the virus continues to destroy the health of your pet).

How to determine if your pet is sick

As you can see, a runny nose can be the cause of a more serious illness. Of course, only a veterinarian can make an accurate diagnosis, who will also explain how to cure a runny nose in a cat. The owner is required to carefully monitor his pet. The sooner he notices the problem, the greater the chance of preventing or quickly curing the disease. Let's look at the main symptoms that will help you suspect that something is wrong with your pet:

• the animal is breathing heavily or breathing through its mouth;
• the cat sneezes and looks sick;
• mucus is released from the nose, the animal rubs or scratches its nose;
• the temperature rises, the nose becomes warm;
• your pet has a “watery look” - a runny nose may be accompanied by conjunctivitis;

Usually rhinitis is an attempt by the body to heal. The secretions wash away dust, particles and everything unnecessary from the mucous membrane, moisturize it, preventing drying and irritation. What to do if your pet has a cold and all the symptoms are present? Treatment at home is possible only after consulting a specialist.

How to treat a runny nose in a cat? To begin with, the owner needs to observe what type of discharge from the pet’s nose is clear or colored, thick or liquid, viscous, copious. It is also necessary to understand whether the animal’s snot occurs constantly or at a certain time (for example, in the morning, in the evening or during periods of activity). Are there any additional problems: sneezing, watery eyes, wheezing. This will help determine the cause of the runny nose.

Let's look at the main symptoms:

1. Allergic rhinitis: nose stuffy, snot running, eyes swollen, possible suppuration, itching. The first method of treatment in this case is to identify and remove the irritant (allergen).
2. Virus: the cat refuses to eat, there is vomiting, snot, the eyes begin to water, and suppuration may appear.
3. If an animal shows that something is bothering him in his nose (for example, he rubs his nose with his paw), asymmetry has appeared on his face - there may be a tumor or polyps.
4. Snot, the cat shakes its muzzle and sneezes are a sign of the presence of a foreign body.

How to tell if your cat has a cold

Cats get colds for the same reasons as people get colds. Cats of any age can develop a runny nose. Hypothermia and drafts cause colds. If after bathing the cat was on a cold floor or in front of an open window and after that the cat sneezes, be sure that she has a common cold.

The causes and symptoms of colds in cats are as follows:

- increased body temperature (measured through the anus. Normal cat body temperature is 38 degrees).

- hot nose, ears, paw pads.

- The cat sneezes and coughs periodically.

- weakness.

- lack of appetite.

— the cat mostly sleeps.

Another additional symptom of a cold is watery eyes.

Treatment of colds in cats

When treating a cold for the first 24 hours, you can use traditional methods: provide the cat with warmth, food in the form of warm milk, vitamins, grass, and, if possible, massage her paws. This will increase blood flow, which will speed up recovery.

Clean your nose and eyes with a cotton pad. For this, chlorhexedine or a weak solution of potassium permanganate is useful.

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3. Ethacridine 0.2%.

4. Zinc sulfate - 2%.

If your eyes begin to fester and the nasal discharge changes in consistency, switch to the antibiotics Tobrex or Ciprofloxacin.

NEVER give your cat paracetamol. The composition of the medicine is toxic to cats and can cause severe internal bleeding.

Usually these measures help the animal overcome a cold.

Features of treatment

What to do if your cat has a runny nose and watery eyes? It is imperative that you take your pet to a doctor. Only he can determine the causes of the disease and explain how to treat it.

Treatment for a runny nose in cats depends on what type of rhinitis is diagnosed. If this is a consequence of a bacterial infection, the pet is prescribed a course of antibiotics. You should take the medications before the end of the course, otherwise the infection may return and chronic rhinitis will appear.

For severe nasal congestion, your veterinarian may prescribe drops for a runny nose. These are vasoconstrictor drugs with an immunostimulating effect. However, you shouldn't overdo it with them. Typically, drops for a runny nose are used for 7 days.

There is also a three-step method for treating a runny nose:

• veterinarians recommend the drug Diocyclin. On the first day you need to give the cat 1/5 of a tablet for every kilogram of weight. From the next day, the dosage should be reduced to 1/10 part per kg. The drug is given for 14 days.
• the next step is Fosprenil. Dosage: 0.2-0.5 parts per kilogram.
• You can also dilute Dioxidin with Naphthyzin for children in equal proportions. Inject the resulting product into the nostril 3-5 times a day.

Causes of purulent discharge

Pus is not only unpleasant, it can even interfere with breathing and swallowing. The cause of such discharge is nasopharyngeal polyps. This infection often appears in cats after treatment for inflammation of the middle ear and eustachian tube.

Discharge may appear due to neoplasms. Along with them, swelling appears, the muzzle begins to deform. Most often this happens to old animals suffering from adenocarcinoma, lymphosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, osteosarcoma.

Pus in a cat can be a symptom of a serious illness. The cause of purulent discharge may be:

• Mechanical damage to the nose with inflammation;
• Congenital pathologies such as cleft palate;
• Viral diseases (calcivirus infection or herpes);
• Toxoplasmosis;
• Entry of foreign bodies (for example, seeds);
• Panleukopenia or feline distemper;
• Chlamydial pneumonia.

If the cat has caught an infection, then discharge may also come from the eyes, the cat may sneeze and hide in a corner. You can take your temperature: if you are sick, it will be elevated.

Pus is much more serious than clear discharge and is never caused by a common cold. The disease is much more serious than a simple runny nose, and therefore you should consult a doctor. He will prescribe the right medications and dosage for your cat.

In kittens, discharge may occur for other reasons. Pus can appear from hypothermia, poor nutrition and living conditions, lack of care or early separation from the mother cat.

Traditional methods

An owner who is wondering how to cure a runny nose in a cat will also find folk methods useful. It is advisable to use them after discussion with your doctor. You can treat an animal with the following folk remedies:

• Warming up (you can use heated salt in a bag and apply it to the spout)
• Rinsing (solutions of soda or salt are taken into a syringe (without a needle) and injected slowly into the nostrils)
• Instillation (use beet juice for this)

The owner should prepare for the fact that treatment at home will be long, but not difficult.

When an animal has a cold, it becomes indifferent to food: and not surprisingly, due to a stuffy nose, it does not hear odors. The owner’s task is to stimulate the pet’s appetite so that the pet does not lose strength. Use food with a pronounced aroma, offer your pet his favorite dish, fish or canned food. You can use a trick and smear food on your pet’s nose - in this case, he will have no choice but to lick himself. Cleanliness will play a role. Perhaps the pet, licking itself, will taste the goodies.

The cat's eye is rotting

There are different tips on how to deal with pus in the eyes of cats, cats and kittens. All tips can be applied in practice, but any pet owner needs to understand that ignorance of the characteristics and causes of the problem can cause improper treatment and deterioration of the pet’s condition, so a trip to the veterinarian is mandatory in any situation.

It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the questions that cat owners most often ask when pus appears in the eyes, so that you know what you have to deal with in practice.

The cat has a festering eye and nose, sneezing, runny nose

One of the reasons for sneezing, runny nose and purulent eyes in cats can be a cold. It is necessary to treat a cold animal by creating greenhouse conditions for it and improving its diet. Warming the nasal area with hot salt or sand wrapped in a piece of cloth and instilling a 1% soda solution into the nose helps eliminate a runny nose and sneezing. In the fight against conjunctivitis, eye drops and ointments are effective - sofradex, tetracycline, chloramphenicol. However, it will be much better if you hear such recommendations from the lips of a veterinarian.

The cat's eye is festering and does not open, the eyelid is swollen

If a cat’s eye is festered and cannot open, or the eyelid is swollen, then there is a high probability of a foreign body getting into the eye, which means that professional intervention is indispensable. Every hour of delay can result in deterioration of vision or its complete loss.

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The cat's eye is festering, swollen and red, his cheek is swollen, what should I do?

The diagnosis of the disease with such serious symptoms can only be made in a veterinary clinic where there is special equipment. The cat may need to have an x-ray, an MRI, or a needle biopsy taken. To prevent the cat from scratching the tumor, it is necessary to wear a collar.

A cat's eye is festering after a fight, from birth what to treat and rinse, drip

Suppuration of a cat's eyes is often caused by a bacterial or viral infection, so curing only the external manifestations of the disease can only worsen the general condition of the animal. The nature of the disease is established after taking swabs from the conjunctiva. Based on the test results, the most effective treatment path will be chosen. When providing first aid to an animal, you can wash the eyes with a cotton swab dipped in solutions of furatsilin or pale pink manganese.

A cat's eyes are festering, treatment and how to treat it, what to apply at home

To treat purulent eyes, prepare a washing solution - dilute manganese to a pale pink color or furatsilin (1 tablet per 100 ml of water). The eyes are treated separately, each time using a new gauze swab (vyta fibers can cause additional irritation to an already inflamed eye). Direction: from outer corner to inner corner.

To apply eye drops, the animal is laid on its side and its head is turned up. All you have to do is gently hold your eyelids and drip in 2-3 drops of the medicine prescribed by your doctor.

The cat's eyes are festering, treatment with folk remedies

The most common folk remedy for eye suppuration is a decoction of the herbs chamomile, eyebright, calendula, or pharmaceutical hydrocortisone or tetracycline ointment,

The cat's eyes are festering, what drops to buy, tetracycline, albucid, antibiotic, chloramphenicol, sulfacyl

In principle, the listed medications - tetracycline, albucid, chloramphenicol and sulfacyl - are suitable for the treatment of suppuration in the eyes of a cat. To which of them the viruses and bacteria that cause the disease will be more sensitive, conclusions can only be drawn by analyzing the conjunctival wash.

The cat has festering eyes, does not eat or drink anything, is lethargic for a very long time, has no appetite, how to cure it

A panacea for all diseases has not yet been found, either for animals or for people. Symptoms when a cat’s eyes fester, he doesn’t eat or drink anything, is lethargic for a very long time, has no appetite, accompany many infectious and chronic diseases, which means a visit to the animal clinic cannot be avoided.

Why does a cat's eyes fester, causes, worms after injury and what to drip

The reason that a cat’s eyes are festering may be: - mechanical injury or bruise; - reaction to irritation by acids or toxic fumes; - disease caused by infection or helminths; - damage to the conjunctiva and penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into it; - an inflammatory process that affects areas adjacent to the eye. Instilling eye drops even with the best drug will not give the expected effect until the root cause of the disease is eliminated and cannot be done without the help of a veterinarian. Only a doctor can tell you what to drip in each specific case.

The cat has white pus in his eyes, how to help

If a cat develops purulent discharge from the eyes, the animal should be immediately shown to a veterinarian. As a first aid, you can wash your cat’s eyes with a chlorhexidine solution of 0.05% or with plain boiled water, and then drop a couple of eye drops - “Iris”, “Diamond Eyes” or “Leopard”, and blot the fur around the animal’s eyes dry with a napkin.

Is it possible to wash the cat's eye with chlorhexidine?

Chlorhexidine is a cheap and effective drug with an antibacterial effect. To wash the eyes, use a 0.05% aqueous solution of the drug. Note the difference - chlorhexidine is used as a rinse rather than as an eye drop. Those. A cotton swab is generously moistened in the solution and rubbed over the hair around the eyes in order to soak and remove dried purulent crusts.

A cat's eyes are festering, can a person become infected?

Purulent discharge from a cat’s eyes is a symptom of various diseases of a parasitic or infectious nature, so the possibility of human infection with them cannot be ruled out.

In principle, the listed medications - tetracycline, albucid, chloramphenicol and sulfacyl - are suitable for the treatment of suppuration in the eyes of a cat. To which of them the viruses and bacteria that cause the disease will be more sensitive, conclusions can only be drawn by analyzing the conjunctival wash.

Prevention methods

It is important to know not only how to treat acute and chronic runny nose in a cat, but also how to prevent it. How to make sure that your pet does not suffer from a stuffy nose and avoids colds?

The first rule is a good diet. In order for a cat to have strong immunity and health, he must receive all the necessary elements with food.

The second rule is comfortable conditions. The animal should not be in the cold or drafts. The pet must be vaccinated and undergo regular checkups with a doctor.

Cats are prone to allergic reactions, so you shouldn’t “test” their mucous membranes “for strength.” Do not use cosmetics or spray various chemicals (including cleaning agents) near the animal. If you notice that your animal’s eyes begin to water next to some household chemical item, isolate this item.

Make sure your pet doesn't catch the virus. Even an indoor cat that doesn't go outside can become infected. Causes: a virus or infection contracted on shoes or clothing. Therefore, it is advisable to keep your pet away from dirty shoes and wash your hands upon arrival home.

When engaging in self-treatment, you should always understand that an untreated cold can come back again and become chronic. In this case, it will be much more difficult to get rid of it. Therefore, the owner needs to be responsible for his pet: observe his behavior, notice various changes and, if necessary, be sure to seek professional help. Remember: if your treatment method does not help, and the animal’s runny nose lasts more than 5 days, this is a bell indicating that it is time to see a veterinarian.

We hope that now the owners know the answer to this question, what to do if the cat has a runny nose.

Why make your own decisions?

The consequence of the disease can be caused by various motives and, without making a conclusion about the correct diagnosis, the animal may be harmed.

List of contraindications:

• If a cat's eyes are festering and she is sneezing, then this is not a reason to give her antibiotics right away. If the disease occurs due to improper metabolism, then such drugs will only worsen its condition.
• Treatment for inflammation caused by bacteria should begin only after clarifying the circumstances: what specific harmful microorganisms have settled in the body.
• If a cat has a deficiency of vitamins, then medications will only have a negative effect on the body.

You should always start by diagnosing the animal's condition, and it is not easy after discovering when he is sneezing.

Diseases that cause sneezing and nasal discharge in cats

Let's look at the most common ailments that can cause your pet cat to sneeze frequently and have snot:

• Colds are perhaps one of the most common reasons why a cat sneezes and has snot. Like their owners, cats can catch colds as a result of contact with sick relatives, as well as due to a decrease in immunity caused by hypothermia.
• Allergic reactions. They can be caused by various substances that have a strong odor, for example, household chemicals or the perfume of the animal's owners. Sometimes the allergen can be tobacco smoke, pollen, house dust or even the fur of other animals.
• Various viral infections. The reason why a cat is periodically bothered by snot and sneezing may be an evil virus, for example, adenovirus or herpes.
• Eye infections such as conjunctivitis and keratitis can cause your cat to suffer from runny nose and sneezing.
• Entry of foreign objects into the nasopharynx. In this case, the increase in the sneezing reflex is caused by the body’s desire to free itself from an object that makes breathing difficult. Cats, like small children, are very curious, stick their noses everywhere and can accidentally inhale a piece of napkin, dust, fur or some other small object.
• Growths or polyps have formed in the nasopharynx, which interfere with the normal functioning of the respiratory system, causing the animal to sneeze frequently.
• Chronic asthma can provoke the appearance of the symptoms in question for a long time.
• Dental and gum disease can lead to snot and your pet sneezing.
• Malignant tumors and neoplasms - this reason is not very common, but this option should also be kept in mind.
• And finally, unpleasant symptoms in the form of sneezing and snot in a cat can be caused by the presence of parasites in the animal’s body, which have a depressing effect on the entire body and can cause breathing problems.

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As must have already become obvious to the reader, symptoms such as snot and the fact that the cat often sneezes can indicate the presence of a variety of diseases; using these signs alone, it is almost impossible to determine what your mustachioed friend is suffering from. Since among the potential ailments there are also very serious ones, it is better, as they say, not to tempt fate and immediately take the cat to a veterinary clinic, where a specialist can examine him and, possibly, take the necessary tests.

However, there are symptoms that even a person without special education can recognize.

What signs can be more or less likely to suggest which of the listed diseases is tormenting your pet and why he constantly sneezes, we will discuss in the next section.

Why are sneezing and purulent eyes a dangerous symptom?

It is probably quite difficult for an ignorant person to imagine what is so terrible and scary about the standard process of sneezing. People can also allow themselves to sneeze a couple of times if something is preventing them from breathing. If there are no problems with the sneezing reflex, then when it comes to festering eyes, it becomes somehow uneasy. Normally, this should not happen in either cats or people. This is a truly serious deviation from the healthy state of a living organism.

In general, sneezing, as practice shows, is far from the worst symptom; the same cough can tell us about a more extensive list of ailments. But still, you should pay attention to this only if the animal sneezes for a long period of time and with noticeable force. As for eye suppuration, you need to contact a specialist immediately after it has been identified. Of course, the range of possible problems is also quite large, but they will be more serious than, for example, irritation of the nasal mucosa.

As a rule, suppuration in the eye occurs due to mechanical damage and, accordingly, inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane. But it is precisely by the same principle that an animal can suddenly start sneezing: as you know, the nose also has a mucous membrane. We pay attention to these 2 symptoms, which directly indicate to us that the pet has inflammatory processes in the body.

By what signs can you diagnose the disease yourself?

If the reason for a cat’s sneezing lies in the presence of a foreign object in the nasopharynx, then it can be identified by the cat’s behavior - most likely, he will try with all his might to get rid of the speck that is bothering him.

This is usually expressed in the fact that the cat snorts intensely, sneezes, rubs its nose with its paw, can spin, shake its head and express concern in every possible way.

In this case, examining the cat’s nose and mouth can help clarify the situation – it is quite possible that you will be able to see an object that has gotten into your pet’s nose and thus be able to give him an accurate diagnosis: he is sneezing because of a speck.

Things are more complicated with self-diagnosis of infectious and viral diseases. Even a qualified veterinarian may not be able to distinguish them from each other with a simple examination; special tests will be required. However, you can assume that your pet is sneezing due to an infection by looking at the pattern and color of the snot coming out of his nose. If the snot is green and, as it dries, turns into crusts, then most likely your cat has caught some kind of infection. There are additional symptoms characteristic of such conditions:

• general lethargy and increased drowsiness of the animal;
• increased body temperature;
• refusal to eat.

If, after examining the snot, you find that it has a rather liquid consistency and a transparent color, then there is a high probability that allergic reactions provoke sneezing attacks in the cat. As a rule, in this case the cat’s eyes still water.

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If your cat is sneezing and suffering from snot due to an eye infection, this can usually be recognized by the following signs:

• the animal’s eyes become very watery, sometimes swollen and red;
• pus accumulates in the corners of the eyes;
• The cat cannot open his eyelids completely.

Look into your pet's mouth - if you find that there is an unpleasant odor coming from there, the gums are inflamed or there are pustules on them, then it is quite possible that the cause of snot when sneezing is a purulent process occurring in the mouth.

If you notice that when you sneeze, blood is released along with snot from the nose or mouth, this may indicate the presence of an injury to the respiratory tract or a serious cancer.

Therapy

Treatment of purulent discharge is primarily aimed at eliminating the cause of the pathological process. Further treatment measures depend on how correctly it is established. Treatment for purulent eyes in a kitten also depends on the causes of the pathology:

1. If the cause is a bruise, the injured area is cleaned with a gauze swab soaked in a solution of hydrogen peroxide. The same applies to wounds of the eyelids.
2. If the problem is blepharitis, they look for and remove the cause. It is worth knowing that blepharitis in a kitten can occur due to a lack of vitamins, so if the doctor has diagnosed it, it is necessary to provide the pet with a balanced diet with vitamin supplements.
3. When a kitten has snot and purulent eyes due to a cold, the doctor prescribes eye drops and antibiotics. It is important to provide your pet with comfortable living conditions. The baby's crib should be dry and warm, and there should be no drafts in its location. Adding vitamins to your pet's diet will be an additional benefit for the baby's health.
4. If the kitten's eyes cannot open due to pus, the exudate crusts are softened before removal. Vaseline oil is used for this purpose. The softened crusts are removed, and the area around the eyes is treated with hydrogen peroxide. The eyes themselves are washed with nitrofural, also known as furatsilin. After treatment, eye drops are instilled or ointment is applied.

Some kitten diseases cause not only discharge from the eyes, but also pain. In such cases, the veterinarian prescribes novocaine with an antibiotic, which is injected into the conjunctival sac.

How to help a cat if he sneezes a lot and suffers from snot

As mentioned above, if sneezing is accompanied by a runny nose, then it is better not to risk it and seek qualified help from a veterinary clinic on the same day. Only if this is impossible to do, should you try to help the cat get rid of snot on your own.

So, in the previous section we looked at what diseases can cause sneezing and snot in cats and by what signs we can distinguish them from each other.

Carefully examine your pet and try to find out why he is sneezing, because your further actions will depend on the preliminary diagnosis.

If it's all about a stuck foreign object, try to pull it out yourself using small forceps or tweezers. Be very careful when doing this! If you can’t free your cat from the stuck object and he still sneezes constantly, seek help from a veterinarian.

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If you suspect that your pet is sneezing and has started running snot due to a respiratory allergy, try to identify the irritant causing such a reaction and remove it from the apartment. If you guess the provoking factor and are able to neutralize it, then very soon the cat will stop sneezing and feel relief. Additionally, you can purchase an antihistamine from a veterinary pharmacy and give your cat an antihistamine, but it will be better if such a drug is prescribed by a specialist.

If you find purulent processes in the oral cavity, go with your cat to the dentist; treating the animal’s teeth yourself is a bad idea. The same is true for cases of various infections - this is a concrete reason to immediately contact a veterinarian, since only he will be able to prescribe adequate treatment that will help your cat stop sneezing and restore his health.

Be that as it may, if your pet is sneezing and snot is running out of his nose, this means that he is sick and needs your help.

Take responsibility for your pet and its health, spare no effort in visiting the veterinarian and following the prescribed treatment, and your cat will definitely thank you with purrs and the happy shine of his bottomless eyes.

What to do if your cat sneezes and his eyes water?

Fellinologists often complain about their pets being tearful. Some turn to a veterinarian, others try to cope on their own, by washing the eyes with herbal decoctions, water, weak tea, while others leave everything as is, hoping that it will go away on its own.

Sometimes cat owners notice that their pet is sneezing. If dust gets into your nose, then there is no reason to worry. But when a runny nose becomes permanent, it is necessary to establish the cause and take measures to eliminate it.

The reason for immediately seeking veterinary help is the simultaneous presence of symptoms of a runny nose and lacrimation. If there are no other clinical signs, then an allergy or an early stage of an infectious disease is suspected.

The most likely causes of the development of rhinitis in combination with conjunctivitis are the following infectious diseases:

A preliminary diagnosis can be made by the cat owner based on the nature of the discharge. If they are clear, your pet is most likely having an allergic reaction.

Additional clinical signs of diseases are presented in the table.

Scratching, itching, dermatitis

Oral inflammation

What to do

A veterinarian diagnoses diseases and prescribes treatment.

Therapeutic manipulations are developed in the following areas:

• Eliminating the cause:

1. Antiviral and antimicrobial therapy.
2. Antiallergic measures.

• Symptomatic treatment. Prescribed by a doctor in accordance with the presence of signs of the disease.
• General strengthening therapy.

To treat a runny nose in cats in combination with conjunctivitis, ophthalmic nasal drops are used. Veterinarians recommend the following drugs that boost the immune system and have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects:

• Anandin. It is characterized by antiphlogistic and wound-healing properties.
• Maxidin. has an immunostimulating effect. Activates protective mechanisms, helps cure rhinitis, as well as inflammation of the visual organ.
• Thymogen. Immunomodulator. The principle of action is similar to Maksidin.

If there is no positive effect, it is permissible to use medications under medical supervision:

• Naphthyzin. They produce nasal drops and eye drops. It has a vasoconstrictor and anti-inflammatory effect.
• Dioxidine. Antiseptic drug. Effective for purulent rhinitis.
• Derinat. Immunomodulator. Activates the immune mechanism, which helps eliminate rhinitis and conjunctivitis.
• Nazivin. Vasoconstrictor drug for the treatment of inflammation of the organs of vision and breathing.
• Galazolin. An effective remedy for eliminating rhinitis and otitis media.

To treat severe damage to the organ of vision, the following drugs are used:

• "Diamond Eyes" The active component chlorhexidine has an antimicrobial effect. Excipients - succinate, taurine help restore the cornea.
• Furacilin, the active component of the drug "Bars", has an antimicrobial effect, and the auxiliary ingredient, novocaine, has analgesic properties. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of acute keratitis. Kittens are given lotions.
• Iris eye drops consist of the antibiotic gentamicin and healing components: polyvinylpyrrolidone, EDTA, sodium pyrosulfate. Indicated for corneal ulcers and blepharitis.
• To stop purulent conjunctivitis, use “Ciprovet”, the active component of which is the antibiotic ciprofloxacin.
• In some situations, drops based on chloramphenicol are prescribed.

An important step before the medical procedure is to securely secure the pet with a towel. The cat's sighted organ needs to be prepared for administering the medicine. It is cleaned of secretions with a gauze bandage or a cotton pad moistened with a healing solution or a decoction of healing plants. The crusts and purulent discharge are soaked and removed. Then take the following actions:

1. Prepare the medicine for administration.
2. The eyelid is pulled back.
3. The healing solution is injected.
4. After making sure that the drug has reached the right place, caress and calm the pet, holding it in your arms for about 5 minutes so that the medicine has time to be absorbed.
5. They praise the cat for its decent behavior and treat it with a treat.

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When injecting the medicine into the cat's nose, you need to protect yourself from scratches with, presumably, a towel. After this, the following steps are taken:

1. The thumb of the left hand rests on the chin, and the index finger is placed on the forehead.
2. The cat's face is turned strictly vertically.
3. Remove the cap from the bottle.
4. Place the isthmus of the container between the fingers holding the head. Bring the reservoir closer to the nose at a distance of 2…3 mm.
5. Press down on the bottle, injecting the contents and counting the required number of drops.
6. They thank the pet for good behavior and pamper them with tasty treats.

Prevention

A radical solution is immunization against infectious diseases. Eight-week-old kittens are vaccinated with duplicate revaccination after 2...4 weeks. Immunization prevents infection for a year. Adult cats are vaccinated annually. The following biological products are popular:

• Nobivak Triket. Protects against rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia and calcivirosis.
• Multifel-4. Prevents infection from the same viruses, plus chlamydia.
• Quadricate. Vaccine against rabies, calcivirosis, rhinotracheitis and panleukopenia.

To prevent allergies, you must follow these rules:

• Keep the room where the cat lives clean.
• Block access to irritants.
• Use insecticides.
• Feed factory-prepared food recommended by a veterinarian.

1. The thumb of the left hand rests on the chin, and the index finger is placed on the forehead.
2. The cat's face is turned strictly vertically.
3. Remove the cap from the bottle.
4. Place the isthmus of the container between the fingers holding the head. Bring the reservoir closer to the nose at a distance of 2…3 mm.
5. Press down on the bottle, injecting the contents and counting the required number of drops.
6. They thank the pet for good behavior and pamper them with tasty treats.