Cat Rhinitis Symptoms And Treatment Methods 

 Cat Rhinitis Symptoms And Treatment Methods

Nasal congestion is bothering your cat, so you should try to identify the cause of the congestion so that you can help it. You can treat your cat's nasal congestion at home as soon as the cause is determined, either with medications or by letting the infection subside on its own over time, while containing your cat with some aids that relieve symptoms, such as cleaning its nose periodically and exposing it to saunas.

1.Taking care of your cat at home:

Look for signs of inflammation. Cats are exposed to various conditions that cause nasal congestion, such as rhinitis or inflammation of the nasal passages; Both conditions cause nasal congestion in addition to other symptoms such as:[1]

. sneezing

. nasal secretions

. cold

. Anorexia 

Learn about the common causes of nasal congestion in cats.

 There are several factors that cause inflammation of the nose and nasal passages in cats, and thus nasal congestion, and examples of these factors are: allergies, foreign bodies stuck in the nasal passages, nasal tumors, fungal, parasitic, bacterial or viral infections, as well as dental infections.[2]

Check your cat for signs of an upper respiratory infection.

 Herpes and calcareous viruses that affect cats cause a large percentage of cases of nasal congestion, and symptoms of viral infection appear in the form of clear or cloudy nasal secretions from the nostrils, in addition to secretions from the eyes.[3]

Wait for the upper respiratory infection to clear up on its own.

 Upper respiratory tract infection in cats is characterized by symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and eye and nose secretions, so if you suspect your cat has this infection, you may be enough to wait for it to ease up on its own over time. Symptoms last for a short time, and your cat's condition will improve within 7 to 10 days.[4]

Clean your cat's nose regularly. 

You can help your cat by cleaning its nose frequently with a cotton swab soaked in water and wiping the mucus from the nose. Repeat this several times whenever your cat has a stuffy nose. [5]

Try treating your cat with a steam bath.

 Saunas can relieve your cat's chronic congestion, as they dissolve mucus from its nose and nasal passages and make it easier to breathe. Take your cat to the bathroom and close the door, then open the hot water for 10 minutes, provided that you stay in the bathroom with your cat for this period.[6]

2. Veterinary care:

Take your cat to the vet.

 Take your cat to the vet if it has difficulty breathing, so that the doctor can examine it and diagnose it well with blood and dental tests, as well as determine the cause of the nasal congestion.

Watch for symptoms of a bacterial infection.

 Viral infections, tumors, nasal polyps, or when a foreign object gets stuck in your cat's nose, rates of bacterial infections increase. Bacterial infection is characterized by pus-shaped nasal secretions from the nostrils.[7]

  .  Your cat will need to be treated with antibiotics if it has a yellow, green, or pus-like nasal discharge.

 .  Ask your vet to prescribe your cat antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection. 

Learn the symptoms of a fungal infection.

 Fungi, such as Cryptococcus cerebri, sometimes cause nasal congestion in cats. If your cat suffers from a fungal infection, it will show symptoms of facial asymmetry and swelling of the nasal passages, as well as pus or bloody nasal secretions.[8]

Check your cat's nose for any stuck foreign objects.

 It is possible that some foreign objects can get stuck in your cat's nasal passages and cause nasal congestion that appears as symptoms, such as frequent sneezing and paw-paw touching of the face, as well as secretions from only one nostril. Examples of foreign objects that may stick to your cat's nose include grain, weed leaves, and pebbles.[10]

Take your cat to the vet to remove foreign objects stuck in her  nose, rather than trying to remove them yourself.