What should you do if your cat catches a cold?

How to deal with cat colds:
1. Under normal circumstances, as long as you keep warm, it will get better in three to seven days. Those with better health Cats that are strong and have good resistance will usually recover on their own after two or three days.
2. If the cat does not have a fever, you can give it pet cold medicine. If the cat has a fever, it needs to be physically cooled at the same time, mainly by rubbing alcohol on its flesh pads and belly.
3. When cats have cough symptoms, cats can take orally administered drugs such as guanosine to relieve cough and asthma. During a cold, don’t forget to keep your cat warm and don’t bathe it to avoid aggravating the condition.
4. If the cat shows no obvious effect after taking the medicine for a week, or if other symptoms appear, such as diarrhea, vomiting, etc., you need to be alert to viral infection, and it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for symptomatic treatment.
Methods to prevent cats from catching colds:
1. Keep warm. Seasons change and outdoor activities should be reduced when the weather turns cold. When bathing and cleaning, hair should be dried in time to prevent colds.
2. Keep the environment clean. Clean the cat's bed, litter box and cat bowl regularly.
3. Keep warm. Cover the cat's nest with mats and close the doors and windows to avoid direct blowing from air conditioners and fans.
4. Balanced nutrition. The diet should be properly matched and nutrients such as protein and vitamins should be supplemented in a timely manner to improve the cat’s immunity.
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