{"id":12670,"date":"2022-12-10T06:57:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T06:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=12670"},"modified":"2023-02-10T16:52:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:52:48","slug":"cat-keeps-sneezing-but-seems-fine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/cat-keeps-sneezing-but-seems-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Keeps Sneezing but Seems Fine: What\u2019s the Deal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sneezing is nothing uncommon to us. When our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nasal passages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> get irritated, we sneeze! But unlike human sneezes, a cat&#8217;s sneeze is ten times more adorable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat keeps sneezing but seems fine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should keep an eye on your surroundings and locate what causes it. However, you might want to get your cat examined if the sneezing doesn&#8217;t stop or if it&#8217;s backed up by other symptoms like a runny nose or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drooling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re curious about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what causes cat sneezing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep reading!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='cat-keeps-sneezing-but-seems-fine'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Keeps Sneezing but Seems Fine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats utilize sneezing as a natural reaction to blow their nostrils when their nasal canals get irritated. Stuff like dust, pollen, germs, or a bit of fiber entering the nose might be the source of this sensation. Irritation of the nasal passage&#8217;s lining cells can also result from nasal canal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the nasal tube is irritated, air and mucus are blasted through it vigorously to help eliminate whatever is causing the discomfort. Sneezing is the first line of defense against germs, infections, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This brings us to our next point\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='why-is-my-cat-sneezing'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Is My Cat Sneezing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine this: it&#8217;s autumn and it&#8217;s raining outside. You put on your favorite TV show and make yourself some coffee. You sit on your sofa next to your beloved cat and think to yourself, &#8220;What could make this better?&#8221; The fragrance and warmth of a burning scented candle in the room, of course!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You bring out your favorite candle and light it up, and a few moments of pure enjoyment later, you hear your cat sneeze again, and then again, and then&#8230; again?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are one of many possible irritants that can cause cats to sneeze. Some other irritants are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigarette smoke<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfume<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pest sprays<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat litter, especially types that create dust<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning agents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pollen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cause is not always immediately clear, as not all cats have the same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irritants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That said, if your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sneezing a lot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0 it&#8217;s best to observe <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it does it so that you can take action.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/cat-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% of people who give their cats do so due to allergies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id='when-should-i-worry-about-my-cat-sneezing'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should I Worry About My Cat Sneezing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the cause might be more severe than just an irritant. If your cat repeatedly sneezes, followed by additional symptoms like diarrhea or drooling, it&#8217;s time for a trip to the vet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other more serious symptoms to be on the lookout for include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drooling,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appetite loss,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor coat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> condition,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlarged lymph nodes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing or coughing,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or depression,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing difficulties,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much nasal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discharge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bloody, yellow, or green),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased appetite or weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye discharge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swelling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ulcers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional health issues might surface if your cat is feeling more than a tickling in the nose. Cats frequently have one of three primary respiratory conditions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upper Respiratory Infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013The feline equivalent of &#8220;the cold.&#8221; The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pathogens<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> causing it can be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacteria<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">viruses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or similar microorganisms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic Upper Respiratory Conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013In some situations, cats&#8217; nasal passages and immune systems are permanently damaged. Chronic rhinitis is the most prevalent reason for excessive sneezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nasal and Sinus Problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013Since cats are prone to rhinitis and sinusitis, both trigger irritation in their nostrils and sinuses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Feline herpesvirus<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <b>feline calicivirus<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the most prevalent causes of chronic sneezing in cats. However, neither of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">viruses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be contracted by people\u2014they are only spread among cats. Stress can frequently aggravate the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of sickness or enhance the spread of disease among cats.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RELATED<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Cat Insurance Companies in 2022 (Reviews &amp; Guide)<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id='what-to-do-if-your-cat-keeps-sneezing'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do if Your Cat Keeps Sneezing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid viral illnesses, make sure your cat gets vaccinated against feline herpesvirus and feline calicivirus. If your cat sneezes occasionally and is otherwise healthy, keep a watch on them for a few days to determine if there is any specific irritant causing it. For example, if cleaning products are the culprit, take your cat to a different room while you clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should immediately<\/span> <b>check with your veterinarian<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your cat&#8217;s sneezing becomes more frequent. If it sneezes accompanied by blood discharge and exhibits other symptoms, including excessive nasal discharge, runny eyes, exhaustion, coughing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trouble<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> breathing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or stops eating, it\u2019s time to worry. The majority of causes for cat sneezing are treatable, so a trip to the vet will help your kitty most of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='how-to-treat-your-sneezing-cat'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Treat Your Sneezing Cat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for upper respiratory infections is determined by the seriousness of the contagion. URIs can heal by themselves after a few weeks, especially if the cat has relatively minor symptoms. Additional therapy may be necessary in other cases, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroids,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhinoscopy,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nose\/eye drops, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood and urine tests to detect viruses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In extreme circumstances, hospitalization may be necessary for more extensive care, such as intravenous fluids and nutritional supplementation. URIs can cause severe consequences, including pneumonia, ongoing respiratory problems, and even blindness if they are not addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='key-takeaways'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat keeps sneezing but seem fine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Most of the time, it&#8217;s nothing to worry about. You just have to keep an eye on a potential irritant that might cause this and perhaps replace or remove it with something less irritating. However, if the symptoms are more severe than just regular sneezing, it&#8217;s a red flag and a trip to the vet is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sneezing is nothing uncommon to us. When our nasal passages get irritated, we sneeze! But unlike human sneezes, a cat&#8217;s sneeze is ten times more adorable. 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