When kittens are young, their bodies are not yet fully developed. If there is a large temperature difference or poor hygiene in their diet, kittens can easily catch a cold. However, catching a cold is very common in kittens and there is no need to be overly anxious. At this time, it is important to keep them warm and pay extra attention to your cat, and they will recover quickly. But there are also other colds such as viral colds. These require timely treatment. Below we will discuss some cold symptoms and how to respond.

Common colds are generally not severe and show few symptoms. Take good care of the kitten’s diet and keep them warm, control indoor temperature properly, and feed warm water. They will usually recover on their own. If very young kittens do not recover on their own, you can give them some cold medicine granules. For these mild colds, owners need not worry.

There are also viral colds, which are more serious and sometimes accompanied by fever. In such cases, it is essential to take the kitten to the vet promptly for treatment.

Whether the cold is severe or mild, keep the kitten warm and give them some medicine granules to drink. During the cold, sterilize the kitten’s daily items and toys. Other people in the household should also avoid close contact to prevent cross-infection. If the sick kitten has poor appetite, do not force them to eat more, but make sure to provide timely nutrition and hydration. If high fever persists, see a vet immediately. Measure the kitten’s temperature daily to monitor for any rise in fever that you might be unaware of.

During the illness, if the kitten hasn’t finished its vaccination course, pause vaccinations until the cat has fully recovered. Also, do not bathe the kitten during this period. Whether at home or in a pet store, try to keep the kitten warm and indoors until fully recovered before allowing it to go out to play or bathe.

Owners should regularly pay attention to their kitten’s physical condition. If the kitten shows signs of discomfort, timely care will prevent the condition from worsening. As long as owners are attentive, their kittens won’t get sick often since they are generally strong and healthy.