snotty and sneezy

[hoserrb]

a stray showed up at our small farm (likely dropped off)a  while ago. was about 4 months old. very snotty and bloody nose all the time and sneezing. went through 2 round of antibiotics and lysine supplement with no improvement. vet said it's a "barn cat virus" since antibiotics didnt work and the symptoms may ease with time. year and a half later, still no improvement.
i want to help this nice little kitty but am stumped as to what to do. i find it hard to believe a bloody/snotty nose can just last forever with no cure. never heard of a cat like that.

any ideas?

[FeralFeline]

Aaawww, you're a Godsend to that little kitty. I'm glad he found such a kind person. ^..^

[hoserrb]

thanks, i'll try some drops and supplement. we may try another vet visit too, costs but owell

[FeralFeline]

The poor kitty probably had an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) before he found you. Since their nasal passages are very delicate the infection can make them sneeze for years. Plus, his nose is irritated from sneezing, hence the blood.
I have an 81 member feral colony & have run into this problem many times. Saline drops will help with the dryness he's experiencing, use twice daily. Also, I use Shark Cartilage, Cat's Claw (Uña de Gato), & Blue Algae. You can find these at any vitamin store. You have to open up the capsules & sprinkle into wet food. I use: 1/4 Shark C., 1/2 Cat's C., & 1/4 Blue A. (capsules). This won't cure the sneezing, that may take years or he'll always have it, but it will boost his immune system.
There is another possibility... he might have an obstruction in his nose. This requires anesthesia. Please keep me posted & thank you for having the heart &  compassion  to care for this little one. Rescuing cats is my purpose in life & is extremely rewarding!