a cats problem i have to ask?
by Laura620 on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:37 pm
It sounds like he might be getting an upper respiratory infection. A lot of cats that were adopted as strays or out of shelters have had them, and unfortunately they are recurring, so if your cat does have a URI, he will probably get little "colds" throughout his life. They're not usually a big deal though, and they go away after a week or two whether they are treated or not (and those that are caused by a virus can't be treated at all). If your cat is very uncomfortable and can't seem to breath through his nose because it is so congested, or if he acts uncharacteristically weak and stops eating, drinking, or using the litter box normally, then you should take him to an emergency vet immediately. Otherwise, he should be fine for a day or two until you can get him to a vet to make sure it isn't anything more serious. Good luck!