Yes......not knowing exactly how long she has been suffering this infection...you did say she came down with it in the shelter but didn't say how long she had been suffering it until you adopted her.
Since she was already on a 10-day course of antibiotics the first time, and now for 5 days and the discharge is still colored, it would probably be more appropriate to test for other problems (calicivirus or chlamydia, etc). You could opt for another 5 day course of antibiotics, to see if she improves, but if she doesn't then, it is definately time for additional testing.
What antibiotics were used the first time, and what are they now? (i.e., amoxicillin or clavamox?)
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..........Traci
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sunleo79
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Before I got her she was on Clamavox for 10 days and when she came home with me she was fine. About a week later I noticed the yellow discharge and took her to the vet a few days later and got more Clamavox for her.
I do see her having more energy than before and sneezing and sniffling less. But when there is sneezing it isn't clear. She is definitely eating, drinking and using the bathroom.
I do see her having more energy than before and sneezing and sniffling less. But when there is sneezing it isn't clear. She is definitely eating, drinking and using the bathroom.
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sunleo79
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I wanted to say that the vet also told me the kitty might have been under alot of stress from moving into a new environment and such, which may have brought on the secondary infections.
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Yes, that's very true, but I don't want to undermine the seriousness of the problem. As noted before, an adult cat shouldn't be having a persistent problem with a URI. (as opposed to a young kitten, a URI could persist unrelentlessly)
If she (and her sister) are indeed eating well, active and seemingly no other signs of illness....give the clavamox until the end of the course. Call your vet at that time and explain to him you are concerned (if the discharge is still colored)...he should either extend the course another 5 days or will request to see her again and test further.
If she (and her sister) are indeed eating well, active and seemingly no other signs of illness....give the clavamox until the end of the course. Call your vet at that time and explain to him you are concerned (if the discharge is still colored)...he should either extend the course another 5 days or will request to see her again and test further.
..........Traci
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Tanya
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Sorry to add to the post with my own problem, but after reading this I'm wondering. I got my cat from a shelter within the last week, she went in for spaying, etc. She seemed fine at the shelter but has started sneezing. The stuff that comes out is clear and her eyes are fine. She is eatting, drinking and lively. I have 2 other cats and a dog. Could they catch this? As long as it is clear will it go away on it's own? Any advice. Thanks!
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Tanya, is sneezing her only symptom? If so, I would watch her closely for the next few days and if other symptoms present, don't hesitate to get her seen by your vet. The sneezing could be due to something in the environment (dust, pollen, etc), but if the following signs occur, get her seen: excessive discharge from eyes/nose, whether discolored or not; excessive sneezing; lethargy; fever; inappetance; conjunctivitis (swelling of eyelids).
If by chance you had the shelter spay her, it's always a good idea to get your newly aquired kitten/cat to your own primary vet immediately, since shelter vets rarely offer followup care or extended care.
As for contagion, upper respiratory infections can be transmitted to other cats, but not your dog, it is a species-specific infection...so watch your other cat for any similar signs, if they develop, chances are, an upper respiratory infection is passing between them.
If by chance you had the shelter spay her, it's always a good idea to get your newly aquired kitten/cat to your own primary vet immediately, since shelter vets rarely offer followup care or extended care.
As for contagion, upper respiratory infections can be transmitted to other cats, but not your dog, it is a species-specific infection...so watch your other cat for any similar signs, if they develop, chances are, an upper respiratory infection is passing between them.
..........Traci
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Tanya
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Thanks! I talked to my vet. He said if she goes off her food or starts 'acting' sick to bring her in. I am in the process of switching vets... so will need to take them all in.
With cats is tetanus a one time shot or is it a yearly thing? I have three cats now and believe well I know one has never had shots, if they should have them and how often? My old cat didn't get shots for about the last 10 years of life - she was mainly indoors. Just wondering your thoughts on that.
With cats is tetanus a one time shot or is it a yearly thing? I have three cats now and believe well I know one has never had shots, if they should have them and how often? My old cat didn't get shots for about the last 10 years of life - she was mainly indoors. Just wondering your thoughts on that.
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It's not tetanus you need to be worried about (unless you need the shot, for serious bite wounds, other types of deep puncture wounds)
Vaccine info can be found on our Feline Health Glossary-Vaccinations page.
Each case must be individually evaluated between you and your vet depending on the cat, age, general health status, risk assessment, lifestyle, and indoor vs outdoor exposure. If your cats are strictly indoors only, I strongly suggest vaccinating at least every three years for distemper (included in the FVRCP 3-way), and Rabies. Each cat should be tested for FELV/FIV and at least one or two FELV vaccinations, ....again, their individual needs and risk assessment need to be discussed with your vet.
Please also note the external links included in the vaccination page, they are extremely informative, and include up-to-date guidelines you can discuss with your vet.
Vaccine info can be found on our Feline Health Glossary-Vaccinations page.
Each case must be individually evaluated between you and your vet depending on the cat, age, general health status, risk assessment, lifestyle, and indoor vs outdoor exposure. If your cats are strictly indoors only, I strongly suggest vaccinating at least every three years for distemper (included in the FVRCP 3-way), and Rabies. Each cat should be tested for FELV/FIV and at least one or two FELV vaccinations, ....again, their individual needs and risk assessment need to be discussed with your vet.
Please also note the external links included in the vaccination page, they are extremely informative, and include up-to-date guidelines you can discuss with your vet.
..........Traci