Why is it important to take antibiotics for congested cats?
Even though antibiotics won’t kill the virus, the medicine will fend off secondary bacterial infections. This is important because your cat will be more susceptible to bacterial infections while its immune system is busy fighting off the virus. Keeping bacterial infections away will help your cat get better faster.
How to treat nasal congestion in cats-cat world?
Take care when instilling saline nose drops to not introduce too much saline into the nostril. You can add a drop or two to the end of a cotton bud and squeeze the liquid into the nostril. Saline usually causes the cat to sneeze which can help to clear the nasal passages. Remove eye and nasal discharge
Why does my cat have congestion in his eyes?
While viruses cause most kitty colds, some severe congestion is caused by bacterial infections. The most common bacterial agent is chlamydia, which is very easy to spread from cat to cat. These persistent bacteria generally affect cats’ eyes, making them painful and irritated. But chlamydia can also cause severe congestion and even pneumonia.
When to give antibiotics to a sick cat?
However, if any cat’s condition deteriorates (or if eye or nasal discharge becomes yellow or green, which often signals a bacterial infection), then antibiotics will be appropriate for that specific cat. I definitely do not recommend administering antibiotics to cats that aren’t sick.
Even though antibiotics won’t kill the virus, the medicine will fend off secondary bacterial infections. This is important because your cat will be more susceptible to bacterial infections while its immune system is busy fighting off the virus. Keeping bacterial infections away will help your cat get better faster.
Can a cat take antibiotics for a bacterial infection?
Although most of these infections are viral in nature, sometimes cat antibiotics are indeed indicated to protect against secondary bacterial infections or to treat potential primary bacterial infections, such as feline chlamydiosis and Bordetella. Your veterinarian can help to determine if antibiotics are needed or likely to be helpful.
Take care when instilling saline nose drops to not introduce too much saline into the nostril. You can add a drop or two to the end of a cotton bud and squeeze the liquid into the nostril. Saline usually causes the cat to sneeze which can help to clear the nasal passages. Remove eye and nasal discharge
Why are cats at risk for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections?
“Bacterial organisms can develop ways to resist antibiotics that they are frequently exposed to over time.” Cats that have certain medical conditions and are prescribed antibiotics frequently are at a higher risk for antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.
