My stray cat has a cold, but I can't take them to the vet. What now?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | British Longhair | Male | neutered
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
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Published on October 28th, 2019
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).
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Published on August 24th, 2018
Most upper respiratory infections in cats are viral and do not respond to antibiotics unless severe fever, thick coloured nasal discharge or increased respiratory symptoms develop. Your vet can prescribe the most appropriate treatment following exam
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Published on March 6th, 2019
You need to take him back ti the vet, he will need to have a course of antibiotics in order to get better. this is most likely cat flu and it can be fatal if left untreated, take him to the vet ASAP.
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Published on May 30th, 2017
This is probably an upper respiratory infection (cat flu). it's very common in cats and is very contagious to other cats as well. I advise going to your vet asap to get him checked and start an antibiotic treatment right away.
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