What causes a cat to sneeze alot?

Question

My 2 yr cat just started doing it on Monday, he is lying around alot. help I am not sure if I should wait a few days and take him to the vet or what

Answer 1

Don't worry, he'll probably be fine! If the sneezing continues for a while, you might want to take him to the vet for a little check-up!!!

Answer 2

It could be allergies. It could be an upper respiratory infection. Some cats with "smushed in" faces, such as Persians, sneeze a lot because of the short nasal tract. I had a Persian that sneezed a lot. Four different vets in four different cities told me the same thing. I doubt it's anything serious. Take him to the vet to get him looked at. Cats lie around a lot anyway. That's normal. My two usually only get up to eat, go to the box, and play for about 10 minutes at a time. The rest of the time they are ZZZZZZZZ'ing.

Answer 3

I had a kitten that was sneezing constantly...over and over..anyway..after seeing the vet..nothing was wrong. It continued and finally I figured out it the was the carpet fresh causing the sneezing. I have since then been told many animals have allergies to it, and also, just the fine dust makes them sneeze. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Although normal cats may occasionally sneeze or have nasal discharge (similar to human beings), severe, chronic or recurrent bouts of sneezing or nasal discharge suggest a more serious problem. Sneezing and nasal discharge often occur together. Sneezing and nasal discharge can be caused by dozens of conditions. Some causes are brief and self-limiting such as acute viral infections. Other problems are recurrent such as seasonal allergies. Still others – such as tumors or lodged nasal foreign bodies – are relentless and chronic unless the problem can be resolved. Nasal disease can affect pets of any age. Younger animals are more likely to be affected by communicable respiratory infections (viruses in most cases) or birth defects (such as cleft palate, ciliary dyskinesis, or imperforate posterior choanae). Older pets with sneezing/nasal discharge are more likely to have chronic dental disease or tumors. Outdoor cats are more prone to inhalation of foreign bodies, such as fox tails plant awns, that can lead to acute and then chronic upper airway problems. Some fungal infections are more common in cats (e.g. cryptococcus). OR it could Upper Respiratory Infection Cats that recover from feline upper respiratory infection will periodically shed the virus throughout their lives in times of stress. It is uncommon for the cat to have a reoccurrence of the upper respiratory infection but they are considered a reservoir for the virus. These viruses do not live long in the environment and are easily killed by household cleaners, such as bleach. Unfortunately, unsuspecting owners can carry the virus from an ill or viral-shedding cat to their homes. This is a common way that feline upper respiratory infections are transmitted. What To Watch For Sneezing Watery eyes Nasal discharge Lack of appetite Drooling Breathing problems Open mouth breathing

Answer 5

it may be
1. allergies
2. a cold
3. sinus infection
4. a foreign object stuck inside his nostrils

I would not advise that you wait it out, especially since your cat seems to be getting lethargic. Take him to the vet tomorrow to at least rule out foreign object stuck in his nose, sinus infection which can be very serious things.

Answer 6

It might be sick, maybe it has allergies pets can get them too you know . It may also be allergic to something your using like a spray or cleaner.

Answer 7

probably allergies.. ask his vet. I have had lots of pets with allergies... nothing harmful to them.

Answer 8

take him to the vet. it could be dust.

Answer 9

could be allergies

Answer 10

allergies and im serious