Maddie Talk: Treating URI in Cats with Dr. Mary Marcotte
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Upper respiratory infections in shelters and rescues is the number one medical problem seen in cats. Many organizations spend hundreds to thousands of dollars yearly on medications that simply do not work. This video will show shelter employees and fosters safe procedurs to treat cats with symptoms, and save resources that could be used elsewhere while providing optimal medical care for the cat. This talk was produced with a grant from Maddie's Fund.
I have treated all my cats that have had URI and even UTIs with diluted Organic Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in wet food, tuna juice or if they weren't eating, I dip their paws in 50/50 water and Apple Cider Vinegar. EVERY single time within 3 days their symptoms either were almost gone or completely gone! I continue to give it 4 more days to be sure the infection is gone. No expensive vet visits and no harmful antibiotics!
Thank you very much I will be trying this I appreciate it
Memester did it work!?
Im trying it, thank you!!!
How many times a day should I dip there paws? Thank you! I’m found 4 baby kittens and vets are expensive
THANK YOU!!! My gal is weeks from 13 and she had URI's from the 4 months I got her. Baytril has been the go to for years, but only kept her clear for a couple weeks, so I pretty much just dealt with it. Baytril no longer seems to work, just tried the ACV, which I've personally used every night myself for the last 7 years and has been a God sent for my own allergies, so I wasn't shocked when after just one dip she's reacting very well to this. You should get the word out, Baytril causes blindness and honestly doesn't do much.
She deserves more likes! Her voice is calming and soft. Some TH-camrs give good info too but they talk too fast to listen! Logical explanation as well!
Thank you for watching and for your comment, Jennifer.
Thank you for the info 🌱💙
Thank you.
Thank you for this educational opportunity and for your work! This was so helpful.
thankyou for this
Ty I was really upset and scared for my new kitten your video helped me calm down and try what you offered ty again 😊
Thank you! That was very helpful :)
Thank you for watching, Sally Mae!
Thank you for this video! It was very well done and informative and I really appreciate it! Hope all is well!
Thank you!
this video was very relaxing to watch and listen to
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would go and consult this veterinarian, if I lived in her area !😊
My kitty was healthy before 3 nights of boarding, then came home sneezing. He seems fine, except for the sneezing. So, now knowing it's likely from stress, I hope he'll get better on his own now that he's home. Thanks for this vid!!
Thank you for watching the video. We hope your cat gets back to "normal" asap.
Very good, helpful and informative video.
Thank you!
Thank you, I will pass that along to Dr Marcotte!
Finally a vet who makes sense.....I subscribed immediately...
Thank you for watching and for your nice comment!
Me too
I just adopted a kitten from a shelter and she developed an upper respiratory infection. We can't get into the vet for a few days due to the corona outbreak so this video was very very helpful. Luckily she's in a quiet home with me that she immediately was walking around like she owns the place so I feel her stress level is pretty low. I will monitor her closely and follow the great guidelines you outlined here. Thanks so much for making this video!
What happened? I think my kitten has gotten some kind of virus. I’m still hoping it’s maybe allergies if I don’t see greenish mucus or discharge
I’ve began to hear some rasp to one of my kittens breathing. I’m starting to think it is the early signs of what could become aspiration pneumonia. I’ve done quite a bit of research and I also know at this age they cannot be given antibiotics as they are too young. They are 8 days old. I believe she aspirated a little and is having trouble getting it out. I’ve heard to use a nebulizer with saline solution and to try coupage afterwards. I’m just not sure of what saline solution products are safe for them. I have tried researching as best as I can although haven’t had any luck. Was wondering if you could share some kitten friendly saline products to help.
Most informative video I have seen yet! What is your opinion on probiotics? I have also seen mixed reviews on lysine. Any thoughts on either of them? Thanks Doctor!
Hello and thank you for watching and for your nice comment. I have written to Dr. Marcotte to ask her opinion and will post her reply when it arrives. Meanwhile, here is more on probiotics that you might find informative:
chewonthis.maddiesfund.org/2017/06/should-you-be-giving-probiotics-to-orphaned-kittens/
and
www.maddiesfund.org/probiotic-treatment-on-cats-entering-a-shelter.htm
I got my kitten from a house that had a lot of cats running all over the place. He has watery eyes, sneezes and congested
How much antibiotics should i give to my 4 month old kitten?
Is it safe to drink mineral water for cats?
My cat doesn't mew at all unless she is in pain
So we have 4 cats and the oldest cat which is 13 started sneezing and you could hear congestion and he had clear discharge from his nose. We found a natural remedy online called homeopet that we gave the older one and he got better within 4 days and now the 3 year old has the same symptoms so it seems to be spreading. The 3 year old I think is in the toughest time of it now I believe but we are giving him the same medicine as the old cat. My issue is when to take him to the vet, like what is the time where you need to take him in? He does not have colored discharge right now it is just clear discharge.
What do I do if my kitten doesn’t want to drink water?
My cat was dead because of URI. He was only 1.5 yrs old. I had done everything to save him including both medication & force-feeding. It was very difficult to forced feed him due to his mouth ulcers. He suffered a lot in the last two weeks, finally died on my hand. I couldn't believe this, it was like a nightmare to me. He was a very playful cat & rat killing machine. Man, this disease needs a serious vaccine.
Oh we are SO sorry to read this! Thank you for watching the video and please accept our condolences.
I’m sorry for your loss , it’s very hard to lose a pet . Mouth ulcers are usually due to stomatitis which can be fatal if not taken care of properly .
Thank you for this video! I have a few questions. What happens if a course of doxycycline doesn't help? I just adopted two ex-street cats who are sneezing and coughing up thick mucus. They are perky, just very leaky! According to their vet records, they were given a 7day course of 100mg of doxycycline about a month ago. Yet they are with us and still sick! The foster was giving them lysine powder but I'm finding myself quite nervous for our new cats' health! Booking into a vet asap, but wondering if you having any ideas?
Hello and thank you for watching the video. We apologize for not immediately replying and hope you have been able to get advice from a veterinarian. That is what we recommend. We hope you find good care and that the cats get well soon!
my vet prescribed l lysine gel supplement. their sneezing descreased a lot but the boy has discharge still and the girls is still wheezing.now shhes wheezing every day. will get her x ray done in a few days.
My cat is 2 months I adopted him and has URI he has 3 days without eating I already try different ways and he don’t eat
How can make him eat??
My kitten has all of the things you suggested. I noticed green discharge and vet put him on antibiotics. They did not work. What do I do?
Did you find a solution? Mine is going through the same thing
Hi my 13 yr old has one weepy eye due to feline herpes virus it started after we had painters doing outside our house, the vet said 6 weeks of eye cream but he's extremely stressed any time we try and runs away, is not trusting us, do you think we should just not try? Its stressed for us also and you dont mention it, he had like a ulcer but blood supply is visible which vet said is a good sign that his body is trying to heal the ulcer, any help would be amazing thanks
My 4 month old loves hamburger. Cooked then cooled. Little bite sizes. He has URI
Some videos say that antibiotics Do help with URIs .... my vet gave me clavamox and told me it will help .... so I have given it to all my cats ....
is lysine can help the cat recover?
There are opposing views on this. Some say "treatment of cat URIs requires supportive care mainly with oral antibiotics. Stubborn cases might require antiviral drugs and medicated eye ointments. The amino acid lysine is often beneficial in helping cats recover from URI symptoms caused by the herpes virus."
Others say "There is evidence at multiple levels that lysine supplementation is not effective for the prevention or treatment of feline herpesvirus 1 infection in cats. Lysine does not have any antiviral properties, but is believed to act by lowering arginine levels."
The Usefulness of Lysine Supplements for Cats Under Scrutiny
www.petmd.com/blogs/nutritionnuggets/cat/dr-coates/2016/february/usefulness-lysine-supplements-cats-under-scrutin-33508
Is this contagious to dogs as well? How long should I keep my kitty isolated from my dogs.
Fortunately, the viruses that cause feline URIs are not contagious to dogs and people. However, remember to vaccinate your cat and regularly visit your veterinarian to prevent your furry friend from developing a URI.
i believe my new kitten pie has a uri, he got it from his sister I think. They were both outside cats but I decided to let him inside. I don’t know if I can get him to the vet anytime soon :( he’s acting totally normal accept being a little bit squinty and sneezing. I hope it’ll just go away soon, if it doesn’t I’ll get to the vet though.
Hi and thank you for watching. Try this video: www.maddiesfund.org/upper-respiratory-infection-in-kittens-and-cats.htm
Can a cat live a long and healthy life with this?
i wanna know the answer too.. my beloved babies got uri. how? :"( its all the vets fault. the mini kitten i rescued was sneezing and i took her to the vets many times for this but each time they dismissed it and said she is healthy. then she started wheezing. they dismissed it too. changed teh vets and went to a new one, this one also dismissed it. now she is wheezing every single day although taking an l-lysine supplement! she will get her x ray done in a few days. its jsut sad that vets mis-diagnose..
now i wanna knwo if cats can live a long life with this
Can I deworm my kitten during this? He’s been sneezing all the time and has a discharge on nose and eyes.
With natural supplements I was Cured totally within 17 days of taking DR RORPOPOR HERBAL on TH-cam medications. Thank you for saving me.
What would you recommend on medicines in this situation. I work in a shelter that has a cat overpopulation. And how would you make it.
Doxycycline 100mg? Please reply
Thank you for watching. Can you expand on your question?
@@MaddiesFundEducation hi, please help 😢 I’ve been trying to help my cat to get well, it’s been 6months since I got him.. I picked a up sick kitten and now a cat. I gave him doxycycline 1ml 2x a day for 10 days, but he is still sick, he’s about 1kg. I’m having a hard time fattening him up.. I tried everything.. did I gave him the right dose? He still have URI.. please help 😢😭
@@ckaglipay It's hard to diagnose over the internet and as TH-cam admins we aren't qualified to give medical advice. Please consult your veterinarian. We wish you and your cats well!
Please do not use antibiotics without prescription as it is very harmful 😢
Some antibiotics need combinations with other medications in oder to work efficiently. Also, using antibiotics the wrong way can develop organisms that are resistant to antibiotics and this is very dangerous. You might ended up harming rather than helping your pets.
I've been feeding feral cats in my neighborhood for a few months and one of them died last month with possible URI. I still feel very guilty because I couldn't afford to take her to the vet. Local humane society didn't take her neither because it's not seriously injured or sick. It's just so sad,,,,,,
Yuko thank you so much for watching and for doing what you could to help the kitten. This is not unusual and sometimes kittens just don't make it. Treating URI requires expert care and we're sorry you were not able to get this. But thank you for all you are doing for the other community cats!
So sorry to hear. We do what we can. And Love them,when we can. Sorry for ur loss...They're ALL in Heaven. See them later, FOREVER. NO MORE PAIN OR DEATH.
hello! my 5 months kitten is now having a URI, its been 4 days of sneezing and since yesterday he stopped eating by himself. i tried force feeding him wet food with a syringe then it got too difficult i stick to give him cat milk only. his discharges had just started to have color yesterday. how much doxycycline should i give him? please reply 😭😭
Same but mine's a 2-week old kitten :((( i really dont know what to do since it's still lockdown in our city. The first cat died earlier and the second one is having the symptoms now 😭
@@KJ-te7xw Same here... 2 weeks old they are so thin now huhu
@@KJ-te7xw They are 3 kittens and the one is died yesterday bacause of URI😢 I dont know that this symptom can kill cat
The other 2 got the symptoms and i dont know what to do, i cant feed them any food coz maybe it will worsen the situation
I have a stray kitten
I feed a colony at a walmart parking lot and the 3rd time i went to feed them, a kitten was sitting there not hiding from me like the other cats and i was able to pick him up. I brought him to the vet upper respitory infection, 5 to 6 weeks old, crusty eye ( i used simply neosparon not with pain medicine, healed his eyes!!!! ) the vet has him on antibiotics and that all until recheck. Hes so congested and does better after steamy bathroom (10 mins) but i didnt quarantine him properly and now my 5 y/o cat is sick! 😢
I asked a TH-cam vet about using (for humans at health food store n online) Quantum Health brand of Super Lysine+ liquid extract. He didn't respond like he did the other ppl on TH-cam. (So I hope u may read this n clarify some pickle of issues). Years back I used the above Lysine on my cat prior for herpes for 3 wks and he came out it. Local vet at the time said 1 dropper full once a day into wet food was fine. He had no relapse for years still to this day, thankfully. Recently my 2 geriatric cats got URI (sneezing n slurpy snotty sounds while eatting). After ordering the Lysine above mentioned, I went ahead to the vet cause one had a fever. They gave her a antibiotic shot n prescribed the other to take home n give oral antibiotics of Clavamox since he wasn't seen. One day after vet, my 3rd cat (out of 4) started sneezing too. Now, I heard from 2 different vets that my lysine was not ok, while the other said it was safe. Is it safe, productive n ok to use....if so, a dropper full ok or should I use less or none at all for URI? Since they been lil sick, I been putting some honey into their wet food for natural antibiotics to help as well. (Heard this was good). See, my son has inoperable cancer and going to the vet took more than everything n cannot afford going back for the new sick cat. So if u give me some solid good advice, I surely would appreciate the blessing about what or what not to do. Thank you so much in advance if you read this! May abundance of infinite blessings be yours, and more so, to all! God bless!
First, we are so sorry about your son. And of course your cats. We will forward your question to Dr. Marcotte and post any answer we get as soon as she replies. We wish you every success. And in the meantime, thank you for all you are doing for your precious kitties and your son.
Also, please consider posting your question on Maddie's Pet Forum. forum.maddiesfund.org/
@@MaddiesFundEducation thank you every so much for being kind, as well as hopeful. I immensely appreciate taking out precious time of your life to even address my concerns, let alone many other, let alone a reply. N as always, infinite blessings to all
Lysine is great in humans for viral infections also!
Many if not all cancers can be cured via fasting. The worst might require a dry fast bu this should only be done in persons who have good nutritional status esp B vits (not safe if chronic vegan). Lesser forms of fatsing like water or veg juice fasts often work on lesser cancers, it depends a lot on the individual but in general fasting fixes almost everything except broken bones and severe trauma...in short, takes care of the stuff docs are not actually good at fixing.
Why do so many videos stretch the content out so long? This could have been a 2 minute video but I had to sit thru long winded stuff.
my vet prescribed l-lysine gel supplement (viralys) they love the taste and their sneezing has decreased a lotttt. but the boy still has nasal and eye discharge which are dark red/black. and the girl is wheezing every single day now! she will get her x ray done in a few days. i have taken her to the vets so many times for sneezing but each time they dismissed it syaing shes healthy. and then the qheezing started and i even changed vets but new vets also dismissed it syaing shes healthy. and then i adopted the adult boy who was disgnosed with uri when taken to the vets and that vet said my girl kitten also prolly has the uri. although just a few days ago, another vet at the same hospital said she is fine. and both cats r on l- lysine and sneezing has decreased but the girl is wheezing every day now!!!!! its crazy how vets just dismiss the sneezing and then finally wheezing starts and they dismiss it too and then it gets severe wow...
they didnt get any antibiotic. the boy also has some breathing trouble it seems. i hear sounds when he breatehs sometimes and he is skinny.. poor babaies. ppray for them :"(((