Cures for a Cat Cold

Cats are able to catch colds just like humans. These colds usually are not life-threatening. They may be caused by bacterial or viral infections. Colds can be treated using vitamins, mineral or herbal remedies. Take your cat to a veterinarian if she develops serious or recurring conditions, as this may indicate more dangerous respiratory problems.

  1. Vitamin C

    • Vitamin C is used among humans to prevent colds from developing. It is not advisable to give cats vitamin C when they are not sick. It can be used, however, to fight off cat colds once they have developed. Grind up 1/4 of a 1,000 mg tablet and mix it into your cat's food until the cold is cured. Giving a cat too much vitamin C may result in diarrhea. Alternatively, dissolve the tablet fragment in water and administer it through an oral syringe. Proponents of this method suggest that this will cure a car's cold in only four days.

    Herbal Remedies

    • Antiviral herbs such as licorice and elderberry help treat cat colds and alleviate symptoms. Not only do they help fight off cold-causing viral infections, they also boost your cat's immunity. Herbal remedies may best be administered by mixing them in with your cat's food. They may not immediately cure your cat, but they will begin the process to restore her to a state of good health. Follow any directions on the package for dosage instructions.

    Biochemical Remedies

    • Biochemical remedies are another option for curing your cat's cold. These mixtures of minerals will help fight off symptoms while bolstering your cat's immune system. The homeopathic combination of Calcarea phosphorica, Hepar sulphuris and Ferrum phosphoricum are all treatments that are safe to be ingested by cats. Find these remedies in pill or powdered form to add to food or administer via syringe. Follow the directions on these treatments' packages for dosage suggestions.

    Veternarian Visits

    • Cat colds are not the same as human colds. Cat colds are characterized by coughing, sneezing, watery eyes and a runny nose. These symptoms may be caused by an upper respiratory viral or bacterial infection. Visit your veterinarian if your cat has recurring bouts of illness. You also should be concerned if the fluid that comes from your cat's nose is opaque and yellow-green, rather than clear and watery. This may indicate a more serious disease.