What are the symptoms of a cat's cold?

Cats usually contract what we call feline respiratory infection, which primarily refers to upper respiratory infections. The main symptoms include severe sneezing, increased mucus (clear, yellow-white thick mucus), increased eye secretions, conjunctival congestion and redness, low fever, and coughing. This may lead to nasal congestion, loss of appetite, and severe dehydration. Therefore, once a cat shows signs of a cold, active treatment should be sought to prevent the condition from worsening.

What are the causes of a cat's cold?

There are several factors that can lead to a cat contracting a cold:

fluctuations in ambient temperature,
not properly drying the cat's fur after a bath,
extreme low external temperatures. When a cat has a cold, it's important to keep the cat warm and administer cat-specific cold medicine.

What are the symptoms of a cat with a cold?

A cat with a cold may exhibit the following clinical symptoms:

coughing, fever, runny nose, teary eyes, and corneal redness.
The cat's mental state may deteriorate, with reduced activity and increased sleep. Appetite may decrease. When a cat shows similar symptoms, it's recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for examination and treat the cat according to its clinical presentation.

How to prevent cats from getting colds?

Avoid catching cold: Do not allow cats to spend extended periods outdoors in cold, damp weather. After bathing the cat, make sure to thoroughly dry its wet fur with a hair dryer to prevent catching a cold.
Keep the living environment clean: Regularly sun dry and wash the cat's bedding. Ensure that the cat's bedding does not become damp and prevent the cat from sleeping directly on cold floors.
Stay warm: Close windows and doors before going to bed at night to prevent drafts.
Maintain a balanced diet: Enhance the cat's diet to boost its immune system.