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My neutered cat has a stuffy nose and is tired. Could it be cat flu?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Can a cat have the flu and what are the symptoms. My cat was nuetered 10 days ago and Im a little worried he has a cold he has a clogged nose and bigger filled eyes he skinny and overall really tired .normally he's a fat cat which is why I'm worrying

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 14th, 2019

Coughing, congestion, sneezing, lack of appetite, discharge from the eyes and nose, and lethargy can be signs of a respiratory infection in cats. When cats can't smell their food, they won't eat, and that may be why he is losing weight. Gently warm really smelly wet food such as sardine or fish based. I would also take him into a vet now to get checked out, as he sounds really sick to me. Best of luck.

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