Runny nose: what to do if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?

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Feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) is an upper-respiratory infectious disease caused by the herpes virus; there is no specific cure and it relapses easily, so prompt veterinary care is needed, or the condition worsens and becomes harder to treat. Treatment generally uses interferon, lysine, antiviral and antibiotic drugs. If eye inflammation causes heavy discharge, the owner should gently wipe around the eyes with saline and apply antiviral and antibacterial eye drops. During treatment, supplement nutrition to boost resistance and speed recovery, and isolate the sick cat from others while regularly disinfecting the home and utensils.

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