Cat sneezing after stray exposure: Is it contagious? What to do?

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I found a stray with real bad conjuctivitis and I made sure to keep it secluded from my cat. I also made sure to thoroughly wash my hands after every time I came into contact with it but my cat rubbed her nose up on the carrier after the cat was gone. Now my cat is sneezing and I'm afraid maybe she caught the virus as well. What can I do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 9.5 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Hi, it sounds like Frida (love the name) could have caught an upper respiratory infection. the other cat might not be showing symptoms yet but may or may not get sick as well with it. You may see coughing, sneezing and labored breathing. She will need to go to the vet to get some medication for this. For the time being, you can use human over the counter nasal spray and put one drop each into her nostril. Make sure the nostrils are clear first with a cloth and some warm water. Offer her good tasting food because when they have nasal symptoms they cannot smell as well and sometimes they don't eat. Watch for labored breathing, this is a sign she needs to see an emergency vet. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Cat sneezing after stray exposure: Is it contagious? What to do?

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