My cat has neck lumps and a respiratory infection. What can I do?

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Magneto has lumps on his neck underneath his chin. He also has a respiratory infamection and need to know what I can use to kill that infection. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 10 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

These lumps under his chin are likely Magneto's lymph nodes, which become enlarged when there is infection in the body. He should see a vet for his respiratory infection who can prescribe medication to treat it, and I would bring him into the vet first thing on Monday. There are also a few things you can do at home for him. First, you can try starting him on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.

My cat has neck lumps and a respiratory infection. What can I do?

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