My cat has a severe respiratory infection and is getting sicker. What to do?

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With it being the weekend and my closest animal ER being 200 mi away, my resources are limited. My 2yr old, normally healthy, indoor/outdoor male cat was a little lethargic last night and within 4hrs seemed to develop a severe respiratory infection. I have given him some feline antibiotics and pushed a small amount of fluids. He doesn't seem in pain, no meowing (normal). His urine was pretty orange and has urinated twice. He only seems to be getting sicker? Any advice on what this could be? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 7 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I am sorry junior is not feeling well. I would try to get him to the vet as soon as possible. My concern with him going outside would be a possible exposure to a toxin. However infection (like an abscess), viral disease, bacterial disease and fungal can cause breathing issues. If you are unable to make it to a vet you can try to nebulize Junior by placing him in a bathroom- run the shower with hot water to create steam for him to inhale.

My cat has a severe respiratory infection and is getting sicker. What to do?

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