My kitten is sick, not eating, sluggish, and has a warm, crusty nose.

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Hi, my 4 month male kitten ‘Mr.Socks’ hasn’t been he’s self past couple of days, he doesn’t usually leave food when it’s feeding time but started to leave some, he still drinking water, he seems to be sluggish, dry crusty nose and warm to touch also he’s belly is warm maybe sweaty? He has been sneezing but not alot enough to worry he also lays down but he’s back legs and bum in the air he just looks fed up. He does have time in the garden so wondering if he’s picked anything up? Thanks

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your kitten! Give your description it is possible he could have an upper respiratory infection. Sometimes these are viral but sometimes we can also have bacterial infections. In cases where the pet is lethargic and not eating well we do recommend having them examined by their veterinarian to determine if they may need antibiotics or supportive treatment so I would make an appointment for him to be seen by a veterinarian. You can help him by giving him a steam treatment a few times a day by placing him in the bathroom with a hot shower running to create a steamy room for 10 minutes. This can help loosen any congestion. You can read more about respiratory infections at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951489

My kitten is sick, not eating, sluggish, and has a warm, crusty nose.

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