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Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 13 days old | 6 lbs
My 7 month old kitten has been suffering from a watery eye (no color in discharge - just clear), stuffy nose, and sneezing for about a week now. She’s been drinking, eating (not as much as usual), and using her litter box. I gave her some can food today that she could smell over her stuffy nose and she gobbled it up. She’s also been more lethargic and not her normal playful self. Should this cold be ridden out at home or should I take her to the vet for treatment?
2 Answers

Answered By Daniela Jessen, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 14th, 2019
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Polly. Poor girl sounds like she is sick, and it may be she has a respiratory infection. You did the right thing by giving her food today that she can smell over her stuffy nose. Cats won't eat if they can't smell their food. Keep doing that, and I would take her into the vet. The vet will likely prescribe medications to help with her symptoms, especially the watery eye. I hope this helps!
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