My senior cat has a runny nose. What can I do to make her feel better?

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I have a 20-year-old cat with a runny nose what can I get to make her feel better? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Dot. She may have an upper respiratory infection. She should see a vet for this to get it treated, and I would call her vet now to make her an appointment. I can give you some things you can do at home for her, but they cannot take the place of a vet visit. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. I hope this helps!

My senior cat has a runny nose. What can I do to make her feel better?

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