Why does a cat sneeze: cases in which you should contact a veterinarian

22.06.2023 08:51

Typically, cat owners are not worried if they hear their pet sneeze once or twice.

But if this symptom is observed quite often, you should be wary and find out what is the cause of the cat's sneezing.

So, a cat may make an "achoo!" sound when it has an upper respiratory infection. The disease is also called cat flu or the common cold.

An animal has an unbearable urge to sneeze when it has problems with its nose or dental disease.

Although this happens quite rarely (fortunately), a cat can inhale a foreign object and, by sneezing, try to get rid of it, and at the same time draw the owner's attention to the problem.

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In addition, some pets suffer from allergies or tumors growing inside the nasal passage.

Finally, another reason for cat sneezing is fungal infections.

It is quite difficult for a non-specialist in this field to understand which of the above caused the cat to sneeze, so it makes sense to show your pet to a veterinarian.

Do not delay in visiting the doctor if you notice that your cat has lost its appetite, has nasal discharge, symptoms persist for more than a few days, the animal is losing weight, or symptoms worsen.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor