Cat Behaviour Help: Cat Sneezing

by Paws on Your Heart on August 26, 2013

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Have you noticed your cat sneezing lately? Cat sneezing can be caused by many factors including illness and allergens in the home. We will explore the various reasons for feline sneezes to help you to understand what is causing this sneezing so that you can take the next step to help treat your kitty’s sneezes.

Is Your Kitty Sick?

  • A Cold: Cats can have colds, just like people. These upper respiratory infections cause our feline friends nasal discomfort, and in addition to having a runny nose and watery eyes, Kitty will begin sneezing. If you think that your your cat sneezing is because she has a cold you, will want to take her to the Vet to get the proper treatment for the cold.
  • Tooth Trouble: If your cat sneezes a lot, and he also has foul smelling breathe, then he might have a tooth infection. Investigate your cat’s mouth the see if this is the case, and you may want to book an appointment with the Vet for tooth cleaning and any further treatment.
  • Other Serious Infections: Sneezing can also be due to an underlying medical condition; therefore, constant sneezing should be taken very seriously. Please visit http://pets.webmd.com/cats/why-cats-sneeze for more information about these serious conditions.

Are There Allergens In Your Home?

Cats have very sensitive noses, and any allergens in the home can irritate their nose and cause them to sneeze. These allergens can include dust, pollen, cigarette smoke, and all kinds of perfumes. Is your cat sneezing only every once in a while? Then it’s likely that he has an allergy.

Is There A Foreign Object In Your Cat’s Nose?

If there’s something stuck inside of Kitty’s nostril, she might be sneezing in an attempt to dislodge the object. This can include anything from dried nasal fluid to a cat litter pellet. If you think this is the case, bring your cat to the Vet to see if he can help dislodge the foreign object.

With these causes in mind, you should be able to understand and eventually give your cat the proper treatment for her sneezes.

Do you have any other ideas about what might cause cat sneezing? Be sure to leave your comments, questions, and ideas below. We’d love to hear your feedback.

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