2007-03-26 16:32:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It is normal for cats to sneeze occasionally or after sniffing dust but if your cat is new or has spent time around other cats or a shelter she may have a slight upper respiratory infection. Fairly common. I would make a vet. appt soon while she is still active and eating. They can become worse involving nasal discharge or eye discharge sometimes followed by reduction in eating. Good luck and congrats on the new cat!
2007-03-26 16:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kitten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why but cats seem to sneeze an awful lot of the time. I have two very healthy cats and they are always sneezing on me. The older one loves to sneeze at me right in my face. Figure that one out. I've asked the vet about it, had her checked out and told that she was perfectly healthy. She's been doing it for 17 years, and hopefully will continue for a few years more
2007-03-27 03:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have a virus, or she could have and allergy. If her nose is runny and her eyes are goopy, I'd guess virus. If not, I would bet either allergy or dry sinuses.
My otherwise healthy cat sometimes has sneezing fits that go on for what seems like five minutes. Of course its not that long. But if he sneezes once, he sneezes 30 times. It does not happen often, and he has no discharge and is otherwise normal, so I'm guessing allergy
Still, you should at least call a vet to ask what they think. You can usually get answers without having to go in unless they recommend it.
2007-03-27 00:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by cactus bloom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first got my cat, he sneezed a lot. Now he doesn't so much anymore, but I'm positive he was sneezing because he wasn't used to the dust that's in our house.
2007-03-27 00:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Leeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got your cat from a rescue organisation or a shelter it is quite common for them to have a viral respiratory infection because it is SO easily spread from cat to cat in close quarters.
Stress is also a factor in developing the problem - no matter how loving and warm the new home it is always stressful for a
cat to be in a strange environment.
It need not be a matter for great concern. You need to watch that she is eating well (cats smell their food and react strongly to the smell) so a stuffed up nose can diminish the desire for food. Of course she must be able to breathe freely. So watch carefully if you see any of those signs as that will indicate a need for veterinary attention.
Mostly these infections run their course as do human flus. Do not give her any human medications under any circumstances. Cats do not metabolize these well and you can do permanent damage to kidneys by using them.
2007-03-27 00:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat gets colds and she'll sneeze quite a bit.
2007-03-26 23:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by smm1974 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are very curious and tend to sniff sniff sniff, and that makes them sneeze
2007-03-26 23:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by mystictoad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat could have a respiratory infection, or she could have allergies. I would take her to a vet to make sure she is ok.
2007-03-26 23:48:15 · answer #8 · answered by Leslie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋