Cat Colds

A "cat cold" is a broad name for a range of symptoms that affect cats.

It's similar to the common cold in us, typically caused by a feline-specific virus.

Coughing, sneezing, discharge from the eyes or nose, lethargy, and fever are all indications of cold in cats.

These symptoms will go away on their own in around 7-10 days for most cats.

Nevertheless, problems such as a subsequent bacterial infection or pneumonia may occur in some cats.

This might result in yellow-green discharge from the eyes or nose, as well as severe congestion that prevents your cat from smelling or tasting.

This disorder can cause cats to refuse to eat.

The feline herpesvirus (also known as feline rhinotracheitis virus) is highly contagious in cats.

When numerous cats are housed together, this is a regular occurrence.

Cats infected with the herpes virus will carry it for the remainder of their lives, much like humans with the virus.

Many cats will go through periods of dormancy when the virus is not actively multiplying.

During inactive times, they may appear to be fully healthy.

But, after stressful events such as being groomed, the virus may become active and lead to symptoms such as sneezing or runny eyes for a few days.

Cats infected with feline calicivirus may exhibit symptoms similar to cats infected with feline herpesvirus.