We got a lovely new kitten 2 yrs ago. As soon as she was home I realised something was wrong. She had constant discharge from her nose. Other than that she was lively, ate and toileted well and was beautiful and delightful. We took her straight to the vets who diagnosed cat flu and prescribed antibiotics. They were very clear that this is a lifelong issue and were quite sombre.
The antibiotics cleared up her runny nose for a while but it soon returned. Thick, green and prolific. She would have spates of sneezing to try and clear it. She mouth breathes frequently. We bought a nebulizer and a steam vaporiser and use both to give her some relief. I must add she is always bright and alert and glossy and doesn't present as a sick cat other than the nose.
Vets again agreed to give antibiotics and said she is suffering secondary bacterial infections caused by damage to her nasal lining. The trouble is that as soon as the antibiotics stop, the gunk is back. The vet is very dismissive in terms of prescribing too frequently and I get that, I understand. As such I now only take her for antibiotics when the mucus starts to be bloody.
I just wondered what I can do? Is this how her life has to be? She gets progressively worse till her gets antibiotics about 3 times a year. Is there anything else I can do for her other than the nebulizer and steam therapy?
She is honestly such a playful, happy little cat. It breaks my heart that she has to put up with this and knows no different really.
Has anyone had similar? What will happen to her in the long run?