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My 1 year old cat has symptoms of allergies for the past 2 days with watery eyes, drippy nose and multiple episodes of sneezing. Can I give her an antihistamine?
Updated On May 11th, 2020
Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 7 lbs
Answered By Dr. Paula Simons 43
Veterinarian
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You could potentially try a dose of an anti-histamine but it is important to differentiate these signs from those of an infection. Viral respiratory infections are extremely common in kitties are the more likely cause of the clinical signs you are describing for Lucy. These infections are typically self-limiting and will resolve without medications. If the nasal discharge changes to green mucus, she will likely need an antibiotic.
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