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Expert: - 7/24/2009


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Hello Karen, on the 15th of July I got a bengal kitten...I was told he is 9 weeks old. On the 1st night he was already sneezing, noticed he had a red nose....as days passed he seemed to get worse, more sneezing, mucous from nose, phlegm from his mouth and watery eyes. Then I realized he probably had a cold. Now, though his "miaows" are still muffled, and after giving him various doses of vitamin C and L Lysine, he is getting better, eating and drinking little more, more energy..... but still is clogged up and has mucous coming out from his nose, light greenish in color. I am just wondering if what he has is really a cold, did some research and maybe it could be herpes.....can you help???...should I go to the vet???....I was hoping I could cure him at home, also I am not too much into antibiotics. Thank you for your help!

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Hi Isis,

You can treat herpes at home with the L Lysine. The green discharge it sounds like there is a secondary bacterial infection going on. For that you will need antibiotics. He needs to be seen by a vet for that. If he does have Herpes,(rhinotracheitis virus), you might want to look into a nasal vaccine for this. It seems to help. I use this for my cats. http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_1000...
You can vaccinate him at 12 weeks with this. In the mean time get him to your vet to clear up that infection. Here's a good link that is chock full of info about this. http://www.vetinfo.com/cherpesgroup.html
Good luck.  

Ciao, Karen

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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