My 3 month old kitten started sneezing a couple a days ago, is that common for kittens?
2006-08-26 15:00:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes. Kittens can't take deep breathes like full grown cats can, so they need to sneeze to get excess dirt and hair out from their nostrils.
2006-08-26 15:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by The All-Knowing Sam 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Upper respiratory infections - basically a "cold" virus that will cause kittens to sneeze, become congested and have discharge of the nose and/or eyes. Secondary bacterial infections are common. Supportive care is important along with topical and/or systemic antibiotics and decongestants.
Most of my kittens got over there cold without any problems
2006-08-26 22:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common yes, normal no. Your kitten has an upper respiratory infection. Without medications from your vet it will only get worse with a runny nose, discharge from it's eyes, eating less, drinking less.
The kitten at three months should at least have two sets of vaccines by now, if not you need to get the kitten vaccinated and the upper respiratory infection treated very very soon.
2006-08-26 22:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it may have an allergy or illness. I had a persian once that sneezed and would sneeze out alot of goo. I found out persians have shallow sinus cavities. If your cat continues to sneeze, alot, I would take it to a vet.
2006-08-26 22:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by Sheila 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's normal for cats to sneeze just watch for signs like snot comeing out and thigs like that then she might have a cold so if she does call the vet and see what you can give her to help but normal sneezeing is fine your cats will be ok so no need to worry to much
2006-08-26 22:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by shylilly_665 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its common and you have nothing to worry about. I have a cat and she sneezes sometimes. All cts and dogs do. There kinda like people, and kinda not. But nothing to worry about, exept if like blood or something comes out. Well obviously if they sneeze TOO much then they have an allergy. and then thats when you take action.
good luck!
-chad
2006-08-26 22:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by SCSA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat sneezes alot to but if it gets worse go see the vet
2006-08-27 00:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes cats do sneeze, but watch for other things like nasal discharge, watery eyes, loss of appetite, lethargy, loose stools if you see any of these take the kitten to the vet it may have an upper respiratory infection.
2006-08-26 22:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is sneezing a lot it could be an URI (upper respiratory infection). Other signs are lethargy, goopy eyes, and difficulty breathing. In an animal that young you should really have it checked by a vet.
2006-08-26 22:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by GPcrazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common for all animals to sneeze. However if it is happening constantly you may want to call the vet.
2006-08-26 22:05:53 · answer #10 · answered by vieveia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋