Cold are fairly common among humans all year long. Does that mean that colds are common among felines too?

Cats can catch a cold. However, they aren’t caused by the same viruses that cause colds in humans. That means you can’t give your cat a cold, and your cat can’t give his cold to you.

Cat colds are also known as respiratory infections. If your cat has a cold, he’ll likely display many of the same symptoms you would if you had a cold. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, glassy eyes, and lethargy.

In most cases, feline upper respiratory infections will go away on their own. You can help your cat get over his cold faster if you let him rest, provide him with plenty of fluids, and provide him with vitamin C. If you worry that a secondary infection has occurred, make sure you schedule an appointment with your vet Mt. Pocono, PA.