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He seems to have a cold or an upper respritory(sp?) infection. His breathing sounds funny......how do i tell if it's just a cold or something more? Right now i don't have the money to bring him to the vet. We are most likely getting ready to move if we can get ahold of our landlord. But please help me tell the difference between a cold or something more.
Lynn
Emily,Lucky,Spaz,Queenie,and Jem

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Animals are the best compainions, they never talk back

this is the right pic!

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Animals are the best compainions, they never talk back

If Lucky seems to be eating, drinking and using the litterbox OK then perhaps the condition is only temporary. However, if Lucky seems to be in severe respsiratory distress (panting rapidly) or lacks energy, appetite and exhibits "hiding" behaviors then the condition is serious enough to warrant a vet visit ASAP. Also if the congestion seems to last longer than three days, it's time for a vet visit.

Even if money is short, sometimes it is in the best interest of both your cat and your pocketbook to get to the vet promptly. Many conditions cost a lot less to treat if caught early.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

Oh he seems to be doing everything normally to me, he goes outside and runs aroubd chasing this like crazy, he is in all night long, eats throughout the day, comes in 3-4 times a day to eat, drinks like he should, and uses the liter box like he should.
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Lynn
Emily
Lucky
Spaz
Queenie
Jem
Animals are the best compainions, they never talk back

And if he does have an URI then he can pass it on to all the other cats. Maybe a call to the vet. They can give you some advice over the phone for free.
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and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker