Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 months and 21 days old | 4 lbs
My recently gave my kitten antibiotics for 10 days as prescribed to treat a sinus infection. She seemd fine after the treatment. Now it is about a week latter and she is starting to sneeze again. Should I have her seen again by the vet? I think I also still have a little of the antibiotics left I could try.
1 Answer
Published on December 1st, 2018
Hello! It sounds like Tessa may have an underlying herpes virus infection, this allows upper respiratory infections to attack more easily. Herpes is common in cats and not a huge issue, other than occasional infections like you describe. I would ask you vet about some cat lysine to boost her immune system and do another course of antibiotics...but I would have her seen just in case she needs as stronger antibiotic. I hope that helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
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