My 4-month-old cat snorts, has runny nose & eye boogers. What to do?

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My 4 month old cat has always been nasally, he tends to be kind of snorty when he is breathing and often times has a runny nose. He also has always had a lot eye boogers. Other than this he is perfectly fine and eating and drinking normally. He has had these issues since we got him and has been to the vet for vaccines but I never said anything about this. I am wondering if he may have some sort of nasal congestion or a cold. Should I take him to the vet or just accept that he is a nasally cat? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 4 months and 20 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Brodie is suffering from a chronic respiratory virus such as feline herpes. There are a few things you can try at home. 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. Finally, I'd take him into the vet. There may be medications that can help with his symptoms. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

My 4-month-old cat snorts, has runny nose & eye boogers. What to do?

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