How can I help my cat with his frequent stuffy nose and congestion?

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My cat Jude has always had frequent stuffy noses since I brought him home 5 years ago. He runs around and plays just fine. He’s seen the vet numerous times since I brought him home from the shelter. It doesn’t seem to affect his everyday life but it must be a little annoying in the least. Is there anything I can do for him? What about an air purifier or a humidifier? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can try a humidifier for Jude. That may help him with the stuffy nose. You can also try bringing him into the bathroom when you take a shower, as the steam from that can help his congestion. Finally, 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. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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