A few sneezes a day is fairly normal, but when kitty sneezes consistently over a period of days, you may want to bring her to visit us, as she could have an upper respiratory infection.
Causes of Sneezing
While most sneezing in cats is caused by a viral infection, other causes for sneezing could be:
- bacterial
- fungal
- allergies
- foreign body (see our article on Foxtails — those evil things are everywhere again this year!)
- benign polyp
- cancerous growth
- tooth root abscess
When to Call Us
Give us a call at 206.323.4433 if you notice these other symptoms along with sneezing:
- Runny eyes
- Squinting
- Nasal discharge (clear or yellow)
- Swelling around the nose or a misshapen nose
- Lethargy
- Difficulty chewing food
- Drooling
- Bloody discharge from the nose
- Inappetance/anorexia
- Pink eye signs
- Ulcers in the mouth
- Noisy breathing or increased difficulty breathing
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Weight loss
We’ll give your cat a thorough exam and may run some tests to confirm the type of infection. If treatment is needed, we’ll recommend a course of action.