Things You'll Need
- Soft cloth
- Vaporizer
- Afrin nasal drops
- Canned cat food
Instructions
Provide plenty of fresh water to keep your cat well hydrated.
Encourage the cat to eat food by providing foods that have strong favorable odors. Canned cat food is an excellent option because of its rich aroma and high protein content. Cats suffering from congestion will often have a decreased appetite because of their inability to smell the food.
Clean the cat's nose with a soft cloth to remove mucous accumulation and maximize air passage into the nostrils. Also clean the cat's eyes if there is any discharge present.
Administer one drop of Afrin into each nostril two times a day. This will reduce the swelling and help relieve congestion.
Place the cat in a room with a vaporizer. The vaporizer will provide added moisture to the cat's mucous membranes and loosen any mucous present.
Limit the cat's activity by reducing stimulation. This will allow the cat to get plenty of rest so that the cat's immune system can fight the invading virus.