What are home remedies for a cat's upper respiratory infection?

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Are there any at home remedies for a cat with an upper respiratory infection? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 23 days old | 5.5 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

If Don is refusing food, feverish or unwell he will need to be seen by a vet and assessed for treatment which may include antibiotics or antiviral medications. Otherwise maintaining hydration with water, fresh boiled chicken broth and pedialyte can help as can steam therapy in a shower room (adding vicks/olbas oil can help to loosen secretions if very thick). Keeping his face/nose/eyes clear with sterile saline eye wash and cotton wool can help also

What are home remedies for a cat's upper respiratory infection?

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