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Sneezy cat

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pinkbear82 · 25/02/2015 20:12

She's developed a sneeze - I noticed it last night. Kept her in today, she seems fine in herself. Has used her litter tray fine. Eating and drinking fine. She's 3.

She has several sneezes then seems fine for ages and then it starts again. She's been sat in the window for a while next to me and nothing.

I'm not aware of anything new in the house that could have triggered it.

Vets tomorrow? Wait and see if it clears up? Anything I can be doing or looking out for? No mucas or anything nasal related or eyes other than the sneezes.

Just thought I'd ask and see. Tia

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cozietoesie · 25/02/2015 20:16

It sounds rather like a dose of flu starting. Has she been vaccinated?

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pinkbear82 · 25/02/2015 20:20

I was worried that might be the case. I know she had her initial injections, I am unsure on her boosters long story and twatty lieing ex and was planning a vet trip to get this years done.

Can I get them done now and it be ok for her?

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susurration · 25/02/2015 22:05

Has she been sneezing whilst you kept her in? I noticed my girl was sneezing a lot yesterday but she'd been out in the flower bed where the bulbs are just coming up.

If she's still sneezing i'd get her to a vet sooner rather than later just incase it is the flu coming on.

cozietoesie · 25/02/2015 22:36

If her vaccination history is ........uncertain....... then the vet may well want to start her off afresh with the two-diet starter (as she goes outside, she would likely need the full four part shots inclusive of feline leukaemia) and it's a good idea to get her up there and have her checked over and given her shots as soon as the vet agrees - discuss timing with them: I know that some vets don't like giving flu jabs in a cat whose immune system is under stress. (Is she spayed?)

I don't actually know whether it would help (one of the vets who post may comment) but my guess is that it wouldn't much and that you have to support her through any illness and rely on her own immune system to beat it. (She's a young but mature cat which is in her favour.) If she develops any secondary bacterial infections, ABs could be used to help - but wait and see on those.

Either way, she needs to have the shots so I'd book that appointment as appropriate. In the interim, keep her warm, fed and as stress free as you can. I'd keep her inside if possible.

Is she the only cat in the house?

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pinkbear82 · 25/02/2015 22:57

she's spayed and the only cat I have.
I have contacted the vets tonight and will get her there tomorrow.
Have kept her in and will continue to do so. Will also phone her previous vets tomorrow to see what they have on record for her. Have had to move, so new area, and a lot more cat populated than our previous home.

Feel so guilty, poor girl.

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cozietoesie · 25/02/2015 23:08

Goodness - no reason for you to feel guilty if the ex misled you on her shots. There are other variant flu viruses anyway (on the FCV side, I think) so you can have the shots and still get a bit of flu.

If you know the old and the new vet, the old vet will be able to fax/email her clinical records to the new practice so that the new vet can clarify her coverage to their own satisfaction. They do that all the time.

Here's some background reading.

Good luck.

RubbishMantra · 26/02/2015 07:31

To allay your fears a little, if you've just moved with her, different dusts etc. can trigger the sneeziness.

Good idea to get her to the vets too. That's what I'd be doing.

cozietoesie · 26/02/2015 08:45

Good point. You need to vet her anyway though so no harm done either way.

Good luck.

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pinkbear82 · 26/02/2015 08:51

Thank you all. All your kind advise is gratefully received. Did also have an old manky shower pulled out at the weekend, that could have created all sorts.

vets booked for this morning, and thankfully she is sneezing less this am - but getting it all on the roll for everything else with the vets will be good.

Thank you all again

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RubbishMantra · 26/02/2015 09:00

Ooh, and yes as Cozie says, she will need 2 lots of shots, a couple of weeks apart, not just a booster. thanks to your twatty ex

And don't feel guilty, you're doing the best by her.

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pinkbear82 · 26/02/2015 11:06

Lovely lovely people.

She's been checked over this morning. No temp, no issues with her mouth, eyes clear and all that was listened to/looked was ok. Nice vet said to keep doing what I am and keep an eye on her, but he was confident it's not anything too serious. Have got her booked for first lot of jabs next week as long as nothing happens in the mean time.

He said he would be worried if she was more lethargic or off her food. Thinks probably she has irritated her nasal passage. Keep an eye and proceed as we are.

thank you all

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cozietoesie · 26/02/2015 11:29

Good news - maybe it was just an irritation if you had a manky old shower removed but having the shots is best anyway. (And you've had her up there and registered/seen etc which is excellent.)

Luck to you all.

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pinkbear82 · 26/02/2015 11:39

Yep the shots will be kept on top of now! Good thing about it being just me my dd and the cat is we are getting into a good routine, and nothing to come in the way of it.

But all your advice and kind words were a big help. Easy to beat ourselves up sometimes.

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cozietoesie · 26/02/2015 11:56

Good stuff.

Oh - and it just occurred to me. If the ex was a bit lackadaisical about vaccinations then he might also have been a little lax about fleaing and worming. (Especially important as she goes outside and full hunting season is nearly upon us (possible worms) - and I think you said that there are lots of other cats around outside? (possible fleas)) Maybe also have a word with the vet about those when you go unless you've been able to take care of those yourself very recently.

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pinkbear82 · 26/02/2015 12:09

All up to date with those! But will ask the vet and make sure she has the right stuff for going forwards, not sure if frontline or whatever it was is always the best, but in the midst of moving and settling again with a baby I figured that was better than nothing.

Onwards, upwards and getting sorted! The cat is currently sat in the chair in the little bit of sun coming thru the window purring away. Wondering what all the fuss is no doubt!

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cozietoesie · 26/02/2015 13:16

You're right - asking the vet might be worthwhile. Frontline has stopped working effectively in various parts of the country (flea immunity) and if you've moved, it's possible that it might not work properly in your new place. The vet should be able to tell you of any problems if they're an honest type. (Although it might be advisable to change in the future to one of the others on general principle.)

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