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My husband and I rescued a cat. We almost hit it with our car and when my husband was trying to pick it up - he could hear it's little paws "clicking" on the road because they were frozen with snow and ice. The cat was in shock. We took it home and warmed it slowly and fed it. His paws did get some frostbite and the dead tissue has begun falling off. My question is that he seems to have a "stuffy nose" and some nasal discharge. What could be the causes of this? We have no knowledge of this cat but he does seem to be an older cat. He is eating and drinking and going to the bathroom with no problems. He doesn't walk around much. Does anyone know what the nasal discharge could be - could it be a cold? Thank you!

Hi There,

My impression from your post is that this cat has not yet been to the vet. If this is true he needs to see a vet ASAP. Frostbite is very, very serious and can lead to severe infection. The cat needs to be on antibiotics and possibly needs minor surgery to remove dead tissue.

You did a wonderful thing taking this guy in but he needs more than you alone can provide.

He might have a cold but that isn't his primary problem. If he has one it can be treated along with everything else.

Please make an appointment and let us know how it goes.

Regards,
PHKitkat

Thank you! I will be phoning the vet tomorrow!

An update! I called my vet's office today and she told me that the frostbite will be fine and just to keep an eye on it to make sure there is no infection (leaking) I said that the dead tissue was falling off and new pads were underneath. She said that he may not walk around as much because they will be a little sore. About the nasal discharge - again keep an eye on it but sounds like a cold and to either have it in the bathroom when we shower or get a humidifier which I did today. We will watch for any additional problems.

Hi,

Thanks for the update! This is very good news

Take care,
PHKitkat