🐾 When our cats' noses get blocked…
Is your cat sneezing, sneezing, has a runny nose, or watery eyes?
Is he eating less, seems tired, or a little feverish?
Just like us, our four-legged companions can “catch a cold”.
In their country, we speak more of coryza , or feline rhinotracheitis : a fairly common upper respiratory condition, often benign, but sometimes distressing, especially in older or frail cats.
🌸 What is Respicat?
Respicat is a blend of 100% natural essential oils , specially designed for animals.
This product acts as a gentle respiratory aid , designed to facilitate breathing , purify the air and soothe the mucous membranes .
Its composition is based on four essential oils carefully selected for their complementary action and good feline tolerance:
🌱 Myrtle essential oil ( Myrtus communis ): purifies the respiratory tract and soothes irritations.
🌲 Maritime pine essential oil ( Pinus pinaster ): clears the bronchi and provides a feeling of freshness.
🍃 Melaleuca (Tea Tree) essential oil : known for its natural antimicrobial properties.
🍊 Bitter orange essential oil ( Citrus aurantium amara ): relaxing and soothing, it contributes to calmer breathing.
Thanks to this natural combination, Respicat acts as a comfort treatment : neither medicine nor simple perfume, but a light and well-tolerated respiratory aid, ideal for accompanying minor seasonal discomforts.
🐱 When to use it?
Feline coryza can have several causes :
viruses , the most frequent and severe of which is feline herpesvirus (FeHV-1) ;
feline calicivirus (FCV) , often responsible for oral lesions or coughing;
or the bacterium Chlamydophila felis , which causes some persistent conjunctivitis.
Typical symptoms include:
repeated sneezing,
blocked or runny nose
wet or stuck-on eyes
fatigue, loss of appetite and sometimes fever.
🩺 In these situations, Respicat can be used in addition to veterinary treatment, or simply to improve the respiratory comfort of a cat with a cold, stressed or in convalescence.
It does not cure the viral cause, but helps to clear the airways and purify the ambient air , making breathing easier and daily life more pleasant.
💧 How to use it: the right, gentle technique
Hot steam inhalations should be avoided: the heat and concentrated odors can stress, or even burn, a cat.
The safest and most effective method is the use of a nebulizer — a small, quiet device that transforms the mixture into a fine, cool mist.
💨 Instructions for use with a nebulizer:
🫧 Choose a gentle and quiet device : you can easily find them for between €30 and €40 online or in pharmacies (the same as for babies).
Prepare the solution : dilute 4 to 8 drops of Respicat in 5 to 10 ml of sterile physiological saline (never pure).
🌬️ Diffuse the mist near the cat, about 30 to 50 cm away, for 10 to 15 minutes , once or twice a day, in a quiet and familiar place.
💡 Tip: Settle your cat in its favorite basket and let the nebulizer run nearby—without forcing or confining it. Consistency is more important than duration.
⚠️ Essential precautions
Never spray directly on the cat.
Always dilute the product before use.
Ventilate the room after each session.
Stop immediately if coughing, irritation or breathing difficulties occur.
And most importantly, if symptoms persist (blocked nose for more than 48 hours, thick discharge, loss of appetite), consult a veterinarian without delay.
🌼 In summary
✔️ Natural and gentle
✔️ Well tolerated even by sensitive or senior cats
✔️ Ideal as a complement to veterinary treatment or a course of TVM Lysine
Respicat brings a real breath of comfort to cats prone to coryza or minor seasonal colds.
It's a natural solution, simple to implement and full of kindness — just like what we want at Chez Mon Chat .
🩺 One important word before concluding
At Chez Mon Chat , we like to share simple and natural tips for the well-being of our companions.
But let us remember: this information never replaces the advice of a veterinarian .
If your cat has a fever , significant fatigue , a very stuffy nose , or refuses to eat , it is essential to consult an animal health professional without delay.
Respicat remains a gentle aid, to be used in conjunction with veterinary care.
It can easily be found online , on several specialized websites, at a price between €15 and €25 depending on the format.
Take care of your cat, observe it, listen to it: its well-being begins with calm breathing 🐾