tuxedo cat and black cat's question about Flu

Question

Hi I adopted a cat a month ago And I think she had the cat flu. She was sick at the Shelter but had “taken all her medicine and gotten better” now she’s given it to my other cat. I don’t know if I need to take them to the vet or if I can heal them myself. They’re eating and drinking well. I have used saline drops to clear their nasal passage and hat seems to help. My girl cat (newly adopted) seems to have less discharge now but the eyes are red. My boy cat is getting it in his other eye but the originally irritated eye seems to be a bit better.

Accepted Answer

Viral infections are quite common in cats, and can 'flare up' during times of stress, like introduction of a new cat into a household.  If they are both eating and drinking well, and bright and happy, often these infections resolve on their own.  If either of them develops squinting eyes, or are pawing at their eyes or face, or are sneezing excessively or stop eating, they should be seen by a veterinarian.

Flu in Cats