Cats are very cute animals. With the development of the economy, more and more people like to raise pets, especially cats. We all feed cats but do not know how to take care of them. When cats catch a cold, we often feel helpless. So what should we do when a cat has a cold?

First, we can observe the cat's symptoms to see what kind of cold the cat has. Cats are especially prone to catching colds and fevers during seasonal changes. The main symptoms of a cat cold are that the cat appears lethargic, is uninterested in anything, likes to lie on the ground sleeping, occasionally has a runny nose, the eyes are always half-closed, afraid of sunlight, sometimes there is eye discharge, the cat’s nose is dry, and the cat starts to lose appetite regardless of favorite foods but tends to drink more water, possibly because the cat’s throat is dry due to fever.

If the cat has a simple cold, we can try giving the cat some children's cold medicine solution, but the dose should be controlled to about one quarter of the human dose. We should try to let the cat drink more water and avoid direct bright light shining on the cat. If the cat has eye discharge, we should use a cotton swab dipped with eye drops to treat the cat, which can make the cat more comfortable. If the cold is more serious, we should first keep the cat warm. After settling the cat, it’s best to take the cat to a pet hospital for a checkup. When the doctor prescribes medication, we must ask clearly about the dosage and timing to ensure the cat recovers quickly.

When the cat has a cold, we should place it in a quiet place and not disturb it frequently. We should also provide more nutritious food to help it recover faster. Generally, cats have a strong self-recovery ability and can recover in two to three days. During kittenhood, we must vaccinate the cat to increase its resistance, which will reduce the chances of catching colds in the future.