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I wish there were some OTC cold remedies for cats, but unfortunately the cat’s liver, which metabolizes the majority of medications, cannot metabolize any cold/flu medications that we can buy from our pharmacy. Instead, they are toxic and can even kill them in small doses.

It’s common for kittens to get upper respiratory infections and “cold” viruses that are not the same as the cold we get (so you cannot catch this from your kitten); your vet will have to prescribe your kitten some prescription antibiotics to help your kitty get through this without further damage and illness. Adults cats, too, can get URIs. It’s more common amongst multi-cat households, and is often contagious between them.

At home, you could make it easier for her breathing if you have a nebulizer to use on her, or having her in the bathroom when you shower for the hot steam in the air to help clear up some congestion. But without antibiotics, she’s likely to get sicker. It can lead to pneumonia.

Christine, LVT

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