Information for anyone who has a cat with chronic sneezing problems...

[lisalee]

I also had a chronic sneezer. Sash sneezed, sniffled and later coughed daily for a few years straight. He also had a bad upper respiratory infection as a kitten. It wasn't until this past Sept. for his annual check-up and another x-ray of his lungs for the coughing, that we finally have it stopped. Horray! My vet perscribed the antibiotic Zeniquin, before that Sash was always given clavamox/amoxicillian and it would help for awhile but it would always return. I never gave antibiotics often though, since Sash was always eating and feeling fine. I always tried many homeopathic/herbal supplements over the years instead of resorting to drugs. It wasn't until the zeniquin though that the coughing and sneezing stopped. It is virtually non exsistent now. It's been 8 months and after so many years of dealing with his chronic problems I cannot believe it. I thank our lucky stars everyday. Even though Sash always handled it like a trooper, mommy worried much more! It's a very difficult chronic condition to treat though, but I also believe as long as they're eating and enjoying a good quality of life, I wouldn't try to many antibiotics if there not helping.

Best wishes to Molly Rose, I hope you find something to help your baby too!

Lisa & Sash





http://pages.ivillage.com/lisalee992 (Sash's website)

[Grace]

I also had a chronic sneezer. Sash sneezed, sniffled and later coughed daily for a few years straight. He also had a bad upper respiratory infection as a kitten. It wasn't until this past Sept. for his annual check-up and another x-ray of his lungs for the coughing, that we finally have it stopped. Horray! My vet perscribed the antibiotic Zeniquin, before that Sash was always given clavamox/amoxicillian and it would help for awhile but it would always return. I never gave antibiotics often though, since Sash was always eating and feeling fine. I always tried many homeopathic/herbal supplements over the years instead of resorting to drugs. It wasn't until the zeniquin though that the coughing and sneezing stopped. It is virtually non exsistent now. It's been 8 months and after so many years of dealing with his chronic problems I cannot believe it. I thank our lucky stars everyday. Even though Sash always handled it like a trooper, mommy worried much more! It's a very difficult chronic condition to treat though, but I also believe as long as they're eating and enjoying a good quality of life, I wouldn't try to many antibiotics if there not helping.

Best wishes to Molly Rose, I hope you find something to help your baby too!

Lisa & Sash





http://pages.ivillage.com/lisalee992 (Sash's website)

Red had a problem with a snotty nose - none of the antibiotics worked until we tried Zeniquin. Marvelous drug

[jasper&scratch]

Our stray we adopted has feline herpes virus & snot sneezing issues. I was wondering if anyones cat with this has had bad AND I MEAN BAD breath too? He is ok somedays bad others. But when he is bad it is tons of sneezing, lots of snot, heavy breathing and snoring. Our vet told us to try L-Lysine treats to see if that helps. We have had several rounds of antibiotics with no changes. I am also trying HomeoPet nose relief that is 100% natural and had great reviews on Amazon. Has been over a week of L-Lysine & Nose Relief with no changes. So, my little Jasper is a hot mess with bad breath. Any in put would be helpful to help with any of his issues.

[Karen]

Our stray we adopted has feline herpes virus & snot sneezing issues. I was wondering if anyones cat with this has had bad AND I MEAN BAD breath too? He is ok somedays bad others. But when he is bad it is tons of sneezing, lots of snot, heavy breathing and snoring. Our vet told us to try L-Lysine treats to see if that helps. We have had several rounds of antibiotics with no changes. I am also trying HomeoPet nose relief that is 100% natural and had great reviews on Amazon. Has been over a week of L-Lysine & Nose Relief with no changes. So, my little Jasper is a hot mess with bad breath. Any in put would be helpful to help with any of his issues.

What are you feeding him? Does he stay in or go in and out? Poor snuffly kitty! Oh, and as for the bad breath, did the vet check his teeth?