The difference between cat nasal congestion and cat cold:

1. Cause. Cat rhinophyma is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by infection with feline rhinotracheitis herpes virus; a cold is a respiratory disease caused by cold, virus infection, or respiratory tract irritation.

2. Symptoms. Cats will have purulent nasal discharge, frequent sneezing, red eyes, and watery eyes. Later, they will have secretions, red and swollen eyes, and may even be infected with conjunctivitis and develop fever. A cold will manifest itself as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose. Symptoms include nasal discharge, conjunctival flushing, watery eyes, loss of appetite, poor energy, and fever.

3. Treatment methods. The treatment process for cats with nasal branch is relatively long and complicated. In addition to symptomatic treatment, antiviral treatment is also required. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment. For the symptomatic treatment of cat cold, it can usually be cured in 5-7 days by taking medicine to drive away the cold. Detoxification as a therapeutic principle.

How to prevent feline rhinotracheitis:

1. Get vaccinated. Cats will suck breast milk when they are just born. Breast milk contains certain antibodies, but the antibodies will decrease after weaning, so vaccination before infection is the most effective method. Vaccination can form antibodies in the body and maintain good resistance.

2. If there are multiple cats at home, the sick cat should be isolated from other healthy cats.

3. The living area and eating utensils of the affected cat must be disinfected with sodium chlorate diluted into a disinfectant at a ratio of 1:32.

4. Strengthen the feeding and management of cats. Improve environmental sanitation so that cats have a clean and warm place to live, ensure good indoor ventilation, regularly disinfect the floor, cat's food trough and water basin, and of course, ensure that the cat's food is fresh enough.