My newly found kitten outside is sneezing and wheezing. What's wrong?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kirby. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian as he may have an upper respiratory tract infection based on the symptoms you have described. He will likely need antibiotics. Being a young kitten, he has a weakened immune system. In the meantime, you can turn the shower to hot and close the bathroom door. Allow the steam to build up in the room. Then place Kirby in there to breathe the warm humid air. This can lessen any congestion he may be experiencing. I hope this information helps!

Unfortunately kittens are susceptible to many viruses that infect the respiratory tract and can cause noise, running eyes and noses and general ill health. There is little to do for a virus aside from administering antinflammatories which you would need to have prescribed by a vet. However I would recommend taking the kitten in for an exam as the viruses can make way for bacterial infection and the vet can give antibiotics if needed. In the mean time keep the kitten in stress and draught free environment.

Yes, I would definitely take Smokey into the vet, as it's not normal for a kitten to breath through their mouth. It sounds like she is quite congested, and I can give you a home remedy to try to help that. Please know that it should not replace a visit to the vet, as she may benefit from medications to help with her symptoms. I would take her into the vet in the morning. Tonight, you can try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.

I'd take her into the vet for a check. She might have intestinal worms causing her to be really skinny, and the sneezing can indicate a respiratory infection. She needs to be checked out thoroughly by a vet so her medical issues can be diagnosed and treated. Best of luck.

It could be that poor Mohawk is suffering from a respiratory infection. I would have her seen by a vet, as she may benefit from medications to help her symptoms. I can give you a few things to try at home to see if that helps. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier with her in a room in the barn - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. I hope this helps!

I am sorry to hear about Cali's current state. With her being a two month old cat, the most likely cause of her current symptoms by far is an upper respiratory infection. These are usually bacterial and/or viral in origin. Typically they require antibiotics, ophthalmic medications, and immunoboosters to resolve the issue. If she is having trouble breathing, the infection could be advanced and she might benefit from supplemental oxygen. While I can't physically see her right now, I would not recommend waiting until morning if you are truly seeing episodes of labored breathing. Cats have a way of exciting themselves more and more when they have difficulty breathing and can have disastrous consequences quickly if it goes untreated. Give a call to your local emergency hospital and describe to them what you are seeing. Once you tell them there is a respiratory element to the issue, I believe they will offer you the same advise.

It may be due to allergies or she may have developed an upper respiratory infection which can take up to 2 weeks to fully resolve. I would recommend bringing her to a veterinarian if she continues with coughing and sneezing or has any other symptoms. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.