What medicine should Norwegian forest cats take for colds?

May 07,2024
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What medicine should Norwegian Forest Cat kittens take for colds? Why do kittens catch colds? What medicines can kittens take to treat colds? And what should owners pay attention to in daily life?

Cat cold is an acute febrile disease mainly caused by upper respiratory tract catarrh. Clinical manifestations include elevated body temperature, cough, runny nose and frequent sneezing, most commonly in young cats. The disease is common and timely treatment can be dangerous.

Cause

The cat’s physical fitness is poor, its resistance is weak, and the cattery’s cold-proof performance is poor. When the temperature in nature drops suddenly and the temperature difference is too large, the resistance of the respiratory mucosa is often reduced. The cat's body is stimulated by the cold and cannot adapt to the changes for a while, causing it to catch a cold. It is more common in seasons like early spring or late autumn when the temperature changes. Or it can also happen when a cat sweats during exercise and then is attacked by air conditioning.

In the early stage, amoxicillin granules, that is, amoxicillin for children, works

Generally, the symptoms will be relieved a lot after taking it for 2 days, half a bag at a time, 2 times a day, just add a little water to dilute it, the concentration will be higher

If your symptoms are not relieved after taking it for 2 days, go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Note:

Usually, you must pay attention to improving the conditions of the cat’s living environment.

Although spring has arrived, the warm weather is still cold, so the warmth preservation measures are still in place, especially to prevent the invasion of drafts.

When the temperature is relatively low at night, it is best not to let the cat go out. Before going to bed, check to see if the cat has returned to the room. Do not close the cat outside the door and sleep in the open.

Kittens must be protected from the cold. The kitten’s nest should be kept dry and warm and placed in a warm place at home.

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