Don't panic if your kitten develops a cold. There is plenty you can do to make her feel better again.

Find a nice quiet spot in the house where nobody but you will go while your kitty recovers. This also acts as isolation so the infection can't spread to your other pets.

Wrap your kitten in a warm blanket and that will maintain her body temperature while she recuperates. Checking her temperature with a rectal thermometer will ensure that her temperature doesn't rise sharply and turn into a fever. 103 degrees is the cut off point; below is fine, above and its time to consult your vet.

Your kitten will only need small meals given to her 4 or 5 times a day, and it's her liquid intake that is important so that she doesn't become dehydrated. If they refuse to drink use a syringe or pipette to get the water into them.

If your kitten is refusing to eat try some chicken baby food, this has been reported as appealing to poorly cats even when they have lost their appetite. If you have some Vitamin C in the house, mix some into the food as an immune booster.

Change her bedding at regular intervals and make sure it is thoroughly disinfected before you use it again. All her toys should be cleaned and disinfected too. Just ensure the products you use aren't phenol based, as this is poisonous to cats. Bleach is your best bet.

Keep her nose, mouth and eyes clean using a damp and warm cloth. If her nose is stuffy and she's having trouble breathing through it, put a few drops of saline in each nostril then wipe them.

You may still need to take your kitty to a veterinarian is she displays any of the following, very high fever, hasn't eaten for over 24 hours or is getting worse.