Cat With Congested Nose

[cat princesses]

My cat keeps blowing air out of her nose and it sounds congested. There is absolutely nothing coming out of her nose and eyes are clear. The has severe allergies - she's on allergy shots at home 2x per week and 6 days per week she get 1 capsule of atopica 25mg so we're doing everything we can to treat her allergies. Appetite etc are all normal. We have an apt with the dermo just for a quick check up on monday but wondering what I can do to help her with her stuffy nose.

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi!
Would 10 minutes a couple times a day in a bathroom with a steamy shower help? The warm moisture should ease her airways

 

[cat princesses]

I have read some people are using childrens afrin and a dropper?

 

[white shadow]

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Hi cat princess!

Here's some reputable advice:

A commonly prescribed dosage for cats is one drop in each nostril twice a day....You need drops containing only buffered sterile saline solution, and these should only be used for a maximum of three days, or they may cause a rebound effect.
LINK: Harpsie's Website - cat flu (FVR and calici virus) (my emphasis)​

A pharmacist could ensure the ingredients you need.

And a 2-minute 'how-to':

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Hope that helps!
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[cat princesses]

@whiteshadow thanks!!!