Why is my kitten drooling with a stuffy nose and breathing difficulty?

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My kitten has been drooling for 24 hours and I can't take her to a vet tomorrow, She is drooling a little and her nose is almost closed, and that's mostly because of cold so she is having breathing difficulty and opening her mouth. Otherwise she is normal, eating normally and everything is okay. The only problem is drooling, her gum color is normal too. I'm pretty sure she's cold because our house is VERY cold and if we turn off the ACs the house will become VERY hot. I'm trying to keep her warm. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 3 months and 10 days old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Drooling can be a sign of nausea, oral pain, licking something with a bitter taste, difficulty swallowing, etc. If she is eating, then I am not quite sure why she is doing this! Cats with upper respiratory infections can do some weird things. Maybe the secretions in her nose are making it difficult to swallow. Keep her nose clean by using a warm wet wash cloth to remove the dried debris so that she can breath easier. You can also use a humidifier or place her in a steamy bathroom for 15 minutes at a time to help break up dried secretions in her nose and sinuses. Here is some more information on Upper Respiratory Infection in cats: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=613

Why is my kitten drooling with a stuffy nose and breathing difficulty?

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