Home Remedies for Cat Cold

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My husband rescued a sickly cat, and she has colds. I could immediately tell that the little feline has cat cold because of the following symptoms:

• sneezing
• nasal secretions
• teary eyes

About cat cold

Cat cold is a type of upper respiratory infection in cats which can be resolved within a few days without any intervention. 

Your cat can acquire cold if they live in a cramped and unclean environment, or if they get into contact with infected cats. Also, they can get a cat cold if they are stressed.

How to treat cat cold

To help your cat have a faster recovery from their illness, you can try the following home remedies:

1. Remove nasal discharges. Use a clean cloth to wipe off your cat's nasal secretions.
2. Wipe discharges in eyes. Use a cotton ball moistened in warm water to remove the discharges in eyes.
3. Feed your cat with wet food. Since your cat's sense of smell is obstructed with nasal secretions, they lack appetite especially when it comes to dry cat food. Compared to dry food, wet food has a stronger odor.
4. Offer lots of fluid. Just like how a human cold is treated, it is advised to drink a lot of fluid such as water. If your cat refuses to drink water due to its lack of smell, offer them cat milk.
5. Use a dropper if cat refuses to drink. Still, if cat refuses to drink any type of fluid, "force" him to drink using a dropper.

Though you can try these home remedies, it is still advised to visit a veterinarian.