I recently rescued a litter of 6 kittens and after they went to the vets for their 2nd shots one of them developed a goopy eye and 2 of them started sneezing. Back to the vets we went and they gave everyone 7 days of antibiotics and eye sauve. After a week of this and I thought all was well the 2 that were sneezing are sneezing again. Anyone got any suggestions.
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Help some of my kittens are sneezing
- Thread starter tia's mom
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I would definitely call the vet. Maybe he can give you some extra antibiotics. I've done that before. You have a good heart to take these little ones in.
It gets so cold up here this time of year.
Some cat viruses can be tough and long-lasting. Antibiotics don't treat the virus itself, just any secondary infections.
You don't want to mess around with goopy eyes because an infection there can cause blindness, so please do get to the vet.
Ask about mixing L-lysine with their food. It's one of the few supplements my non-holistic vet recommends because there's some proof it boosts the immune system against certain viruses. I crush tablets from GNC, and the cats prefer that to the more expensive gel I got from the vet. Just be sure you have the dosage right and keep in mind that it can take awhile to have an effect.
If your kittens are congested, run a vaporizer in their room. You can also administer saline nose drops; ask your vet to show you how. I do this; it helps.
Good luck with your kittens! Two of my four cats have had calicivirus since October 16, so I know what you are going through. It's worrisome!
You don't want to mess around with goopy eyes because an infection there can cause blindness, so please do get to the vet.
Ask about mixing L-lysine with their food. It's one of the few supplements my non-holistic vet recommends because there's some proof it boosts the immune system against certain viruses. I crush tablets from GNC, and the cats prefer that to the more expensive gel I got from the vet. Just be sure you have the dosage right and keep in mind that it can take awhile to have an effect.
If your kittens are congested, run a vaporizer in their room. You can also administer saline nose drops; ask your vet to show you how. I do this; it helps.
Good luck with your kittens! Two of my four cats have had calicivirus since October 16, so I know what you are going through. It's worrisome!
Two out of three of my cats just had the same problem...they are on L-lysine (dunno if that is the correct spelling) and some liquid multivitamin (they say it is the same as vitamin C for humans). It has been almost TWO WEEKS, they are feeling much better but not 100% better. The vet thinks they have FHV and they will more than likely battle with it on and off for the rest of their lives. The vet also told me to watch for any discolored discharge, as long as it is clear there is no need for an antibiotic.
Good luck with the little babies!
Good luck with the little babies!
