Thread: Sneezing bloody mucus

Originally Posted by mainecoonsrus

Personally I would return the kitten to the breeder, but I guess you love him now. How old is he? I expect a male at 12 weeks to be 2kg [4lb 6oz] This is not a cold, it is probably either, herpes, chlamydia or Calici, which is treatable, Azithromycin would be my choice for a kitten. But, you need to be on top of it, Calici or colds, are virus', and antibiotics cannot cure them, but deal with the side effects of bacterial infection, which is probably what you are seeing from the nasal discharge. Even if insured you will not get it back, because the kitten was already sick, and be prepared, this may cost you a pretty penny, and possibly leave your kitten with permanent rhinitis, or recurrent bouts of sneezing etc. Are the gums red? has the vet checked for ulcers in the mouth? also test for calici, Herpes and Chlamydia as each treatment will be slightly different, and herpes is for life. Also contact the breeder NOW to see what help she/he will provide, before they can say the illness was contracted after purchase.
Use a pill popper to get the Baytril down, make sure the dosage is absolutely correct, as it is titrated to weight. Buy some Royal Canin convalescent diet powder from your vet, mix it warm, and syringe feed it as much as you can. to supplement feeding, take care as kitten can choke easily if it has a blocked nose, so allow time for swallowing and breathing.
I'm sorry, but you have bought some trouble, and the breeder needs to know.

I notified the breeder. She apologized and offered to pay for his antibiotic. When I wrote her back telling her how much it cost for his meds, she never responded again. So you think this is more than just a cold? I googled "cat sneezing blood" and everwhere I read said this was common for a URI. I certainly do love him now. This is my first kitten thats actually mine, we've bonded so well. Hes just a perfect little guy. I feel like I couldnt just give him back and not know that I did the best I could for him. I feel heartbroken. The vet checked him out, he did a physical and checked his poo. He saw his nose..why would the vet tell me hes fine if hes not? I am so confused right now. I dont know what to do...