Christa.... all of the youngsters here have been tossing the URI virus around too. You've never seen so much kitty snot!!! They've had the eye infections that go along with it too. The best thing is to be sure and treat the eyes with Terramycin ointment right away .... you can buy this at your local TSC (Tractor Supply Co) or Farmer's COOP. It is about $10.00 a tube, and very worth it!!!

As far as their stuffy noses, it is safe to buy the Little Noses brand childrens' nose drops. Just scruff and hold their heads back and drop a few drops in the middle of their nostrils .... it will drip into both sides! You can also safely rub a bit of Vicks Vaporub Salve under their noses to help them breath easier. The antibiotics are good for secondary infections .... but these nasty URI's mostly have to run their course. They generally take 2 to 3 WEEKS to completely be gone .... so just be prepared, it's no quick fix! Brody will be fine ... just be sure he keeps eating / drinking .... and the nose drops / Vicks will help him be able to smell his food, so will help with that!