Complaint

Kitcough

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Kitcough
 
Complaint: Kitcough
 
Human Equivalent: Mild Upper Respiratory Infection
 
Description: Kitcough is most common in kits but is not limited to them. This very mild infection that elevates into more dangerous infections such as Whitecough or Greencough. Symptoms include dry coughing and Congestion.
 
Duration: Mild: 1-3 days following treatment, if caught very early
Moderate: 2-4 days following the start of treatment
Severe: 4-5 days following the start of treatment
 
Treatment: Mild:
  • Ensure the cat drinks plenty, and continues to eat well. If the patient looses appetite it is advisable to switch to treatments oriented for Greencough.
  • Coughing and/or Congestion should be treated with herbs as appropriate.
  • All treatments should be continued while symptoms last.
Moderate: As per mild case instructions
Severe: As per mild case instructions
 
Residual Effects: Mild: Weakness and Poor condition for approximately 2 days.
Moderate: Weakness and Poor condition for approximately 3 days.
Temporary predisposition for follow-up respiratory problems for approximately quarter moon.
Severe: Weakness and Poor condition for approximately 4 days.
Temporary predisposition for follow-up respiratory problems for approximately half moon.
 
Possible Complications: Mild: Coming Soon
Moderate: Coming Soon
Severe: In the very young or very old additional infections are likely.
 
Notes: This ailment is contagious via contact with the sick cat.
 
Related Herbs: Broom,  Horsetail,  Mallow,  Chickweed,  Little Daisy,  Catnip,  Juniper,  Poppy,  Tansy,  Thyme,  Feverfew,  Caraway,  Honey
 
Related Symptoms: Sore Throat,  Congestion,  Cough