They don't have watery eyes or runny noses, and they don't seem to be having trouble breathing? I haven't used any new products in my home that they would be allergic to. Do cats catch colds like people? What could be the cause of this?
2007-02-23 23:41:00 · 6 answers · asked by Applejack 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats can get allergies just like people. When I got my kitten Jasper he was sneezing for over a week on and off and I thought I was going to have to take him to the vet but he just stopped so I think he was having an allergic reaction to something. I would call the vet for advice. If they don't have runny eyes or a nose I wouldn't think it's a cold.
2007-02-23 23:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pets and people sneeze for two reasons. Either the membranes that line their nose are inflamed or a foreign object of some sort is present in the nostrils.
Nasal membranes become inflamed either because the pet was exposed to a chemical irritant or it has contracted a respiratory tract infection. In cats, the two most common causes of sneezing are the rhinotracheitis virus (Herpes-1) and Calicivirus. Although sneezing may be the only sign of infection, most cats also have conjunctivitis and run a low-grade fever. Again, many healthy pets harbor these viruses and spread them. The rhinotracheitis virus is the cause of over two-thirds of the sneezing I see in cats. The incubation period after exposure is 2-6 days. Cats that harbor this virus are often infected for life. It is much like the cold sore virus of people in that stress of any sort causes these cats to resume shedding the virus. It is the bane of catteries and animal shelters. The next two most common causes of sneezing in cats are the organisms Chlamydia psittaci and mycoplasma. Both these organisms cause nasal irritation and conjunctivitis. Sneezing begins 5-10 days after exposure.
Noninfectious Causes of Sneezing:
Products
The same household products that cause you to sneeze can cause you pet to sneeze. The most common culprit in cats is dusty cat litter that contains small spicules of silica. Perfumes, cigarette smoke, household cleaners, fiberglass, bug spray and deodorants are only a few of the products that can cause your pet to sneeze
2007-02-24 00:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by janet 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, cats can catch colds as people do, and they could be affected with allegories and the sneezing is their way of fighting it off. Should it become worse I would recommend taking them to the local vet.
2007-02-23 23:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by 5-Stars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is now common. If a cat has had a URI whilst they have been youthful, they are going to sneeze greater for the time of their lives. basically be valuable the cat isn't ill, is ingesting & ingesting nicely & has an excellent sort of potential.
2016-10-01 21:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. My cat sneezes too. However, mine has been sneezing for over a month and the vet says that there's nothing that I can do.
2007-02-24 01:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Huzaifah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont wait ~! Take them to the VET
2007-02-24 00:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋