My 9-month-old cat drools, sneezes, and has a runny nose. Is he sick?

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My cat Osiris is 9 months and he drools when sleeping and being pet. He also sneezes and has a runny nose. He eats and drinks just fine. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 25 days old | 5 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I would not be overly concerned about the drooling as the salivary glands can be quite active when asleep and when particularly content. However, the other symptoms wiuld make me think he has a viral infection causing a touch of cat flu. This is quite common and the viruses tend to flare up then die down. There is little that can be done to treat a virus but it would be worth having him checked as virus can make way for bacteria which does warrant treatment. When you are at the vet mention the drooling and have them check his teeth just in case.

My 9-month-old cat drools, sneezes, and has a runny nose. Is he sick?

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