Why is my outdoor cat sneezing green mucus? When should I see a vet?

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My 1 year old cat has started to sneeze and when he does green mucas comes out of his nose. I have been washing his face with a warm wash clothe. It has been going on for a few days. He is also an outdoor cat. Maybe it is allergies? I don't have enough to go to a vet so please help! I don't know what it is. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 9 days old | 9 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Mars. We can see sneezing occasionally with allergies but don't as often see green mucus with allergies. We would also worry about upper respiratory infection given his history of being an outdoor cat, and a foreign body in the nasal passages (sometimes we will find things like blades of grass that have gotten stuck up in the nasal passages. If he is eating and drinking with a normal energy level, no cough, and no breathing difficulty, you can try monitoring him and treating him with saline drops in the nose (one drop in each nostril twice daily) or steam treatments (you can put him into the bathroom while you run a steamy shower for 10 minutes a few times a day) to see if this helps. If he is not improving or develops a cough, trouble breathing, decreased appetite or energy he needs an examination by a veterinarian. You can read more about upper respiratory infection at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951489

Why is my outdoor cat sneezing green mucus? When should I see a vet?

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