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My cat has flu symptoms and bloody snot. Is it serious? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cats flu but their snot is not normal there is blood. It is ok ? What the first step to help them? I already give them medicine.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). Complicated infections can result in bloody discharge. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics (a different one or second) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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