My sick cat is drooling, won't eat, and has a sensitive nose. Why?

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My cat has been sneezing non stoo since yesterday. Vet visit today and blood work looked normal. Suggested lysene which I bought. Now is drooling excessively and her normally pale pink cold nose is dark pink and warm and very sensitive to the touch. She won't eat now, not even her favorite treats and she is 17 lbs so her not eating is a huge red flag. I'm very worried about her. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 17 lbs

Amber Da Silva, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like your vet diagnosed her with an upper respiratory infection. Depending on the virus that causes this, the signs can appear in the eyes, nose or mouth. There is a virus called calicivirus that can cause sneezing and ulcers in the mouth. These can be quite painful and make the cat not want to eat. I typically recommend feeding a canned diet so she can lap it up rather than chew it. A/D is a good diet for this. It is made by Hill's and is available by prescription through a veterinarian. I also will sometimes prescribe pain medication to keep them comfortable and eating while they have ulcers in their mouths. I would recommend calling your veterinarian in the morning to discuss these things. We don't want her to go too long without eating.

My sick cat is drooling, won't eat, and has a sensitive nose. Why?

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