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Kitten has been sneezing for 3-4 weeks now
My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him
for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue |
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My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him
for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue Here are my thoughts...but I'll preface this with saying Im probably the least knowledgeable about health issues on this board. But anytime I've ever had a cat who either had a recurring URI or one that wouldn't go away, it was always bad news, and always due to an immune deficiency problem. FeLV, FIV. Herpes even. I *hope and pray* your kitty just has an ordinary cold that he's having a hard time getting over. I'd get a second opinion, I think, if he doesn't improve pretty soon. OTOH, don't some cats have allergies? Good luck. Sherry |
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My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him
for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue Here are my thoughts...but I'll preface this with saying Im probably the least knowledgeable about health issues on this board. But anytime I've ever had a cat who either had a recurring URI or one that wouldn't go away, it was always bad news, and always due to an immune deficiency problem. FeLV, FIV. Herpes even. I *hope and pray* your kitty just has an ordinary cold that he's having a hard time getting over. I'd get a second opinion, I think, if he doesn't improve pretty soon. OTOH, don't some cats have allergies? Good luck. Sherry |
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On Sat, 6 Sep 2003 15:37:44 -0400, "blkcatgal"
wrote: My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue Take it to another vet!!! http://www.ameritech.net/users/lestark/my-babies.htm |
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On Sat, 6 Sep 2003 15:37:44 -0400, "blkcatgal"
wrote: My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue Take it to another vet!!! http://www.ameritech.net/users/lestark/my-babies.htm |
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He's tested negative for FeLV, not sure of FIV. Vet mentioned herpes, but
said that there should be more symptoms. Sneezing seems to be less frequent, so maybe he's getting over whatever he's got. He's got another vet appointment next week, so we'll see then. Sue "Sherry " wrote in message ... My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue Here are my thoughts...but I'll preface this with saying Im probably the least knowledgeable about health issues on this board. But anytime I've ever had a cat who either had a recurring URI or one that wouldn't go away, it was always bad news, and always due to an immune deficiency problem. FeLV, FIV. Herpes even. I *hope and pray* your kitty just has an ordinary cold that he's having a hard time getting over. I'd get a second opinion, I think, if he doesn't improve pretty soon. OTOH, don't some cats have allergies? Good luck. Sherry |
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He's tested negative for FeLV, not sure of FIV. Vet mentioned herpes, but
said that there should be more symptoms. Sneezing seems to be less frequent, so maybe he's getting over whatever he's got. He's got another vet appointment next week, so we'll see then. Sue "Sherry " wrote in message ... My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue Here are my thoughts...but I'll preface this with saying Im probably the least knowledgeable about health issues on this board. But anytime I've ever had a cat who either had a recurring URI or one that wouldn't go away, it was always bad news, and always due to an immune deficiency problem. FeLV, FIV. Herpes even. I *hope and pray* your kitty just has an ordinary cold that he's having a hard time getting over. I'd get a second opinion, I think, if he doesn't improve pretty soon. OTOH, don't some cats have allergies? Good luck. Sherry |
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"blkcatgal" wrote in message ...
My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue I had a dog as a kid that went thru a sneezing fit like this once. It went on for weeks. Near the end, he would slam his head violently into the ground as he would sneeze. I soon found out why.. Finally, upon one supreme sneeze, a small green shape started to emerge from one of his nostrals. It was a long single blade of saw grass. It had backwards slanting fibres on it that ran it's entire 8 inch length, allowing it to move forward but not back. It just took time to work itself thru his nasal system to a logical outlet. Do you let your cat outside? |
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"blkcatgal" wrote in message ...
My 3 month old kitten has been sneezing now for close to 4 weeks. I had him for about a week when he began sneezing. I immediately took him to the vet but, because the kitten was acting and eating normal, the vet recommended that we do nothing an let the virus either 1) run it's course or 2) develop into a full-blown URI and then treat. The kitten never developed any other symptoms and still is acting and eating like a normal kitten. My other cat, however, did get the cold which we treated with antibiotics. He;s fine now. It's been almost 4 weeks now and the kitten is still sneezing. Still no other symptoms. He was at the vet again about a week ago and once again the vet recommended we do nothing and said sometimes these viruses take a little long to get out the system. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Sue I had a dog as a kid that went thru a sneezing fit like this once. It went on for weeks. Near the end, he would slam his head violently into the ground as he would sneeze. I soon found out why.. Finally, upon one supreme sneeze, a small green shape started to emerge from one of his nostrals. It was a long single blade of saw grass. It had backwards slanting fibres on it that ran it's entire 8 inch length, allowing it to move forward but not back. It just took time to work itself thru his nasal system to a logical outlet. Do you let your cat outside? |
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blkcatgal composed with style: He's tested negative for FeLV, not sure of FIV. Vet mentioned herpes, but said that there should be more symptoms. Sneezing seems to be less frequent, so maybe he's getting over whatever he's got. He's got another vet appointment next week, so we'll see then. Sue The FeLV/FIV test are given in a combo. They should have told you neg to both. If it's herpes (common in kittens) l-lysine given in his food will help. Capsules come in 500 mg doses. Split between two meals per day for a week or so. Did his eyes get swollen, goopy? My feral got just the URI after being spayed and I understand herpes can flare up from just stress. Her eyes were never affected. I started her on l-lysine at the first sign of drippy, snuffly nose and I did get ABs for her because her breathing got really raspy. She cleared it all in a week. I had to hand feed her during this because she could not smell. |
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