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Cat Forum / General Topics / November 2003Kitten - sneezing/cough?
Hi there I have recently (one week) acquired a Ragdoll kitten. Just occassionally (only heard it about 4 times this week) he sort of does a mixture of sneezing and coughing - like he has something in his throat. It's only brief but worrying. He had initially been 'hiding' under my dining table or bed which, due to wood floors, got a bit dusty so I had assumed it was the dust. However, as I type, he's curled up on my lap and has just done it again. Again, only brief and it doesn't seem to worry him but I'm wondering if I should get it checked out? Other than that, he seems very happy - eating well, etc. Any thoughts? Thanks Chris > Hi there > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Chris Take your cat to the Vet, probably upper respiratory infection, see link below. http://www.tica.org/vet/vet45b.htm or the following link on sneezing. http://www.healthypet.com/FAQ/general-47.htm My cat had it, adopted through an SPCA, had to give him a pill for twelve days. Good Luck. OK, thanks for that. Panic! Thought it was probably a bit of dust... will get to vet immediately... > > Hi there > > [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Good Luck. > Take your cat to the Vet, probably upper respiratory infection, see link > below. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > My cat had it, adopted through an SPCA, had to give him a pill for > twelve days. It's really common for shelter cats to have respiratory infections. My George had one when I adopted him, and promptly passed it along to the other four. Had to treat them all for about ten days. Dee >Hi there > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Chris Most cats do it from time to time, but if it is frequent, or indeed if you are at all worried, then get him checked out at the vet just to put your mind at rest.  SignatureBob. Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be. > Most cats do it from time to time, but if it is frequent, or indeed if > you are at all worried, then get him checked out at the vet just to > put your mind at rest. Great to see you again Bob. I've been mostly "off line" due to other commitments - like weeks of holidays, but am happy to see that you're still here. :c) Judy >> Most cats do it from time to time, but if it is frequent, or indeed if >> you are at all worried, then get him checked out at the vet just to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Judy I too have been off line a lot this summer. A good friend and business associate died and I had to help his wife keep his business going until it could be sold. Still, back now, and catching up :) SignatureBob. Seen on a sign in the window of a restaurant: "Life is short, start with dessert." > >> Most cats do it from time to time, but if it is frequent, or indeed if > >> you are at all worried, then get him checked out at the vet just to [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Still, back now, and catching up :) I can relate - life does have it's ups and downs - Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. Welcome back!! :c) Judy > Bob. > > Seen on a sign in the window of a restaurant: "Life is short, start > with dessert." Good one! Thanks everyone for their suggestions. I did see vet and it's not a problem. However, I do have another problem(!). He has very 'loose' movements - despite the fact that I am keeping his food very plain, on instruction from vet. He's only 4 months old and hasn't learnt the art of holding up his tail - or not sitting down after he's been!! I'm continually having to clean him up and wonder if there are any tips you can give me on how to resolve this. He does eventually clean himself up but sometimes he traps his tail underneath himself and it's necessary for me to clean him up immediately. I know he cannot help it but it's worrying that I am having to check him every time he goes to the loo!! Any help gratefully accepted... Chris > >> Most cats do it from time to time, but if it is frequent, or indeed if > >> you are at all worried, then get him checked out at the vet just to [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Still, back now, and catching up :) that is often times a sign of worms... take a sample of his stools to the vet and they can test it... > Thanks everyone for their suggestions. I did see vet and it's not a > problem. [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] >> >>Still, back now, and catching up :) He was wormed the day I collected him - would this be possible? > that is often times a sign of worms... > take a sample of his stools to the vet and they can test it... [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > >> > >>Still, back now, and catching up :) With kittens as well as cats. If you feed the kitten with food in jelly it should be ok. If you are giving food that is in gravy I would stop doing so. That would cause this problem. Good luck. Pat. > Thanks everyone for their suggestions. I did see vet and it's not a > problem. [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > Seen on a sign in the window of a restaurant: "Life is short, start > > with dessert." Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that he has - I discovered that HE is a SHE!!! I was initially gutted because I really wanted a boy - I wanted a BIG cat - she's(!) a Ragdoll. However, still love her just as much - but don't know what to call her!! Could Oscar possibly be a girl's name(!?!?!?!) > With kittens as well as cats. > If you feed the kitten with food in jelly it should be ok. [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] > > > Seen on a sign in the window of a restaurant: "Life is short, start > > > with dessert." > Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that he > has - I discovered that HE is a SHE!!! > > I was initially gutted because I really wanted a boy - I wanted a BIG cat - > she's(!) a Ragdoll. However, still love her just as much - but don't know > what to call her!! Just call her gorgeous :-) Ivor >> Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that >he [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Ivor She will be a big cat --how about calling her Dumpling? I have several pet names I call my cat -- no need to stick to one. How come it took you so long to determine she wasn't a he? MLB it never occured to me to check! I had only had her just over two weeks and during that time she had an upset stomach so I wasn't looking too closely!! > >> Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that > >he [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > several pet names I call my cat -- no need to stick to one. How > come it took you so long to determine she wasn't a he? MLB On Tue, 28 Oct 2003, it was written: > Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that he > has - I discovered that HE is a SHE!!! > > I was initially gutted because I really wanted a boy - I wanted a BIG cat - > she's(!) a Ragdoll. However, still love her just as much - but don't know > what to call her!! lol! That happened to me with h0p. Took her in to have her spayed, and woops! Wow, I'd all but forgotten that. I'd name her Lola. Dee ...Now I'm not dumb but I can't understand why she walks like a woman but talks like a man Lola.... | Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that he | has - I discovered that HE is a SHE!!! [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] | | Could Oscar possibly be a girl's name(!?!?!?!) Tosca? This is funny! But how did you get a girl by mistake? Who gave you the cat? Carola I have just read this - and had already decided to call her Tosca! I got her from a reputable breeder! I really don't know what went wrong - it was definitely a mix-up. However, what's done is done and I love her just as much... > | Took him to the vet tonight. Apart from getting treatment for a bug that > he [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Carola > With kittens as well as cats. > If you feed the kitten with food in jelly it should be ok. > If you are giving food that is in gravy I would stop doing so. > That would cause this problem. > Good luck. > Pat. Ive never heard of such a thing, what is your source on that?? > Thanks everyone for their suggestions. I did see vet and it's not a > problem. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > learnt the art of holding up his tail - or not sitting down after he's > been!! > Chris Have you had his stool checked? lots of different parasites can cause stool problems. Feeding pumpkin puree will give your little one fiber, to help firm up the stools. make sure its pumpkin only!! very important.. don't buy the pumpkin pie filling. Also plain yogurt. full fat if you can find it. The live cultures are good for little ones tummies. there are also meds to help.. if your little one still has loose stools Id contact your vet again and ask his recommendations. If s/he's seen you recently s/he might just prescribe something instead of asking to see you again. Once the stools firm up, you'll have a much easier time of it. Even the cleanest cat tends to step in diarrhea.. Good luck! |
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