My cat is sneezing a lot. Is this normal for cats, or should I worry?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My cat is snezzing alot is that ok
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Published on May 1st, 2017
It's not normal for a cat to sneeze a lot, and this sneezing could be caused by allergies or a respiratory infection. I would have your kitty seen by a vet in the morning if the sneezing continues. The vet can diagnose what is causing the sneezing and what treatment may be best for her symptoms.
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Published on November 29th, 2017
So cute! He could have allergies or an upper respiratory infection. If it continues and/or you see a discharge then he should be examined by a vet for treatment. He might need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a corticosteroid to help treat the problem.
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Published on April 19th, 2017
Silver could be sneezing because she has respiratory infection or allergies. I would have her seen by a vet for this tomorrow to diagnose the cause of the sneezing, as there may be medications that can help with her symptoms. Once the cause of the sneezing is found, then the vet can decide which medications would be appropriate to treat her symptoms.
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Published on June 8th, 2019
It is possible that your cat has allergies to something in the environment or an upper respiratory infection. Cats can commonly be afflicted by upper respiratory viruses that can cause sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers. These viruses can be latent in a cat's system and then in times of stress (like moving in to a new environment) they can cause illness. This is what I suspect is going on with your cat. Oftentimes cats can overcome a viral flare up on their own but sometimes they need antiviral drugs, eye medications, and possibly antibiotics to help them get over the virus. If the illness lasts more than 3-5 days, or if she stops eating then I would take her in to be examined by your veterinarian. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!
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Published on August 9th, 2018
Thank you for using Pet Coach. I don't think I would be overly concerned at this point. I suggest you think about the cleaning products/chemicals you use around the house to see if maybe that is causing his sneezing. If you have carpets you may want to have them cleaned to remove any allergens. Cats are close to the ground so if there are strong smells/chemicals/dust/debris, etc present they may be irritating him. I would only be worried if he was acting sick. If you notice any abnormalities like not eating, nasal discharge, eye discharge, vomiting, etc then I would get him to your vet for an exam.
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