gollumthesphynx
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Hi Everyone!
I just adopted an 8-week old, male sphynx kitten yesterday! He's slowly getting settled in, but as stressed as one would be the first night/day in a new home away from his litter and parents.
Waking up this morning I noticed that his left eye was shut, encrusted with yellow pus. Once he was able to open it, there was a lot of gunk in it, AND a crusty nose. We went to the vet straight away and the vet diagnosed him with FVR (feline viral rhinotracheitis), aka herpes, aka a respiratory issue. She ensured me that this was common among most cats, and the symptoms he's experiencing are present due to the stress of the move. She gave me some eye drops and a lysine supplement to boost his immune system.
As a first time cat owner, I am so stressed and concerned.
Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this virus? OR any words of encouragement?
I just adopted an 8-week old, male sphynx kitten yesterday! He's slowly getting settled in, but as stressed as one would be the first night/day in a new home away from his litter and parents.
Waking up this morning I noticed that his left eye was shut, encrusted with yellow pus. Once he was able to open it, there was a lot of gunk in it, AND a crusty nose. We went to the vet straight away and the vet diagnosed him with FVR (feline viral rhinotracheitis), aka herpes, aka a respiratory issue. She ensured me that this was common among most cats, and the symptoms he's experiencing are present due to the stress of the move. She gave me some eye drops and a lysine supplement to boost his immune system.
As a first time cat owner, I am so stressed and concerned.
Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this virus? OR any words of encouragement?