I have two five month old kittens. I adopted Sophie a little over a month ago, but in the last five days she's been sneezing and coughing. Not often and there's no runny nose, discharge, or runny eyes. She seems to still be eating and has plenty of energy.
Any and all advice would be much appreciated.
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
Congratulations on your new kittens and welcome to the Daily Kitten!
I'm not experienced in dealing with a sneezing and coughing cat, but there are many very knowledgable folks who post here so keep checking back for more comments. I would be concerned if my cat was coughing. Is anything coming up? If Sophie isn't producing hair balls with her coughing, I'd want her to be seen by a vet. Has she and her sibling been to a vet? Gotten shots? Tested for feline aids and feline leukemia?
I hope this is nothing very serious. It is good that she is eating and has plenty of energy. Please let us know how she gets along over the next few days. :)
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
No, nothing's coming up when she coughs. She and Nathaniel have both been to the vet, but she still has one more set of vaccines left to get.
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
First of all, welcome to TDK, Libbykate ~ Have your kittens been to the vet for their exams and had any vaccinations yet? If not, that's a major priority; if so, maybe you can call your vet for a quick 'phone consult ~ just to see if your kitten needs to be checked or if it's just a slight reaction to the shots.... And, please check back here frequently because there are many TDK members much more knowledgable about these things than I am, and they will find this thread and post suggestions for you.
Cool avatar! Which kitten is pictured?
Click on my avatar to see more pics of my two kits, Digit and Furl. :)
She sounds fine, but if it were me and Sophie continues to be coughing, I'd give the vet a call tomorrow.
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
That's Nathaniel in the avatar when he was about 2 and a half months old.
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
Yes, yes, Nathaniel is quite handsome! You can understand why I would instantly fall in love with him.
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
He is a beauty! Is he a tuxie? He and Sophie must be great companions for you. My husband and I are wrapped around our kits' paws. There is no question as to who is in charge in our home! lol
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
Sophie has been sneezing and coughing a little more this morning. Should I see about taking her to the vet tomorrow or just call them today?
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
I think best to play it safe and take her in today.
Posted 1 year ago by Tigerlilly #
Hi, LK, Welcome to TDK,
I would suggest taking Sophie in. Kittens get upper respiratory illnesses and they can be quite hard on them. Better to find out if it is a little cold or a virus of some kind. They are very cute. Feel better Sophie.
Posted 1 year ago by DancingCatHill #
Vet appointment today at 3:20. I'll let all of you know how it goes!
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
Sophie's been on antibiotics for almost 48 hours now, and she seems to be doing better already. Keep your fingers crossed for her please. If the coughing doesn't stop, I have to take her in for chest x-rays.
Posted 1 year ago by libbykate09 #
I'm glad you took Sophie to the vet and got her started on antiobiotics. That is good news that she is improving!!! I hope this stops the coughing. :)
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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