My cat doesnt appear sick. he is a Persian with very long hair. Sometimes I notice that he sneezes. This might seem like a silly question, but its normal for cats to sneeze from dust or hair, right? It doesn't always mean something is wrong? I don't remember any other cat I have had sneezing. Btw, it is not often, it is just every now and then. He has been immunized and I was told he didn't have any diseases, but you never know.
Thanks.
2007-02-10 21:14:45 · 16 answers · asked by wcarolinew 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Of course! Even if you don't remember any other cat sneezing, they had to sometimes. Don't worry, nothing is wrong.
2007-02-11 01:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by yahoo user 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I worked as a Vet Tech (while going through EMT school) any cat that sneezed or dog that coughed was immediately quarantined from the other animals due to the possibility of a contagious infection. It's ok for cats to cough, or dogs to sneeze, but not the other way around, was my understanding. I would say it's worth it to pay to consult a vet and have a few tests done to be safe. Who knows, though, maybe your cat's long hair is tickling it's nose, and nothing more.
2007-02-11 05:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he has a more sensitive nose than the other cats? Humans sneeze without being sick too. If it's just on occasion, I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-02-11 05:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its normal .Cats sneeze just like humans sneeze from time to time. Sometimes its just to clear their nasal passages.
2007-02-11 05:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by ~CountryKitten~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two cats one half persian and the other a tabby, the tabby sneezes around the half persian and i assumed it is the long hair or allergies, i think she has hayfever!
2007-02-11 05:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by IzzieB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every animal that breathe air sneezes from time to time. It's normal. I have pet birds, cats, had rodents etc..
Don't worry about it.
As long as it is not excessive and there is no nasal discharge, you have nothing to worry about.
2007-02-11 05:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by aken 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats will sneeze from time to time to clear their nose. (Just like people.) It's coughing you need to look out for.
2007-02-11 12:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Brieanne C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is purrfectly normal. all air breathing animals sneeze when they get dust or other irritants up their noses. even our rabbit sneezes. the cutest sneeze is from a hamster or mouse. the loudest sneeze from me. according to husband i sneeze like a klingon.
2007-02-11 09:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats and dogs all sneeze.
2007-02-11 05:22:22 · answer #9 · answered by rkallaca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it's normal. mine sneezes every once in a while, and she hasn't been sick in 7 years.
2007-02-11 06:01:07 · answer #10 · answered by Romantic Raven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋