Kitten(5 mo) sick. Home remedies?

Ok, so I'm taking my kitten Lily to the vet tommorow. But in the meantime, she looks like she's having a cold/feline respiratory infection. She's sneezing and congested a bit. She's eating and drinking plenty of water though. What are some good remedies to help her from now until then tommorow, to make her somewhat comfy?



I've tried doing the hot steam in the bathroom, and that seems to help, but what else?

Kitten(5 mo) sick. Home remedies?
As long as she's eating and drinking, she isn't terribly sick. Repeat the steam treatment at least once more today but other than that, just give her lots of love until you get her to the vet.
Reply:Until you know what the problem is I would keep her calm and inside and nice and warm. You could try using a hot water bottle under some blankets/towels to keep her warm or if you do not have a hot water bottle try warming some towels for her. Just hang in there until tomorrow and the vet will give her all the treatment she needs.
Reply:Leave it alone, since she's going to the vet tomorrow.

People get too carried away with home remedies which may not be good for the animal.

Call the vet and ask what else you can do, but don't take medical treatment advice from non-professionals on the internet.
Reply:Make sure she has plenty of water and that she's eating. Other than that, make sure she has a comfortable, warm bed that is safe from other pets.



When you go to the vet, they will most likely prescribe antibiotics, but ask about lysine for cats. Lysine is an amino acid that helps cats fight viruses (antibiotics only fight bacterial infections, and there aren't really effective viral medications for cats). You can get it in a powder you can mix with your kitty's food.
Reply:Well, just try to wait. She's going to the vet tommorow anyway. Try doing the hot steam thing again as a second choice.