My stray cat has a cold, but I can't take them to the vet. What now?

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I care for feral and stray cats, one of them has a cold and I think maybe a chest infection what is the best thing to do as I would not be able to get them to a vet. Pet's info: Cat | British Longhair | Male | neutered

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This is probably an upper respiratory infection. it's very common in young cats and is very contagious to other cats as well. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and oral antibiotics for about 2 weeks. if left untreated many cats will end up blind or even die from the disease. I advise going to your vet asap to start the treatment right away (there is no alternative treatment).

My stray cat has a cold, but I can't take them to the vet. What now?

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