Typical Symptoms of a Cat Cold
Runny nose. Congestion leading to open mouth breathing. Excessive coughing. Excessive sneezing.
Do cat colds go away on their own?
In most cases, cat colds are harmless and will go away within 1-2 weeks. You do need to monitor their health however, and if there is no sign of improvement by the fourth day, you should make an appointment with your vet as a persisting cold that does not get treated properly may develop into pneumonia.
How do you know when your cat has a cold?
Symptoms of a cold or upper respiratory infection in cats include:
- Sneezing.
- Congestion or sniffles.
- Runny nose.
- Runny eyes.
- Poor appetite.
- Lethargy.
- Ulcers, particularly on the tongue.
- Fever.
