Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

My cat is sneezing and licking. Is it allergies or weather related?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 9.5 lbs

Cat allergies. She's sneezing, more cuddly and licks way more than she did 2 weeks ago. No fleas or ticks, bath every 2-3 weeks. Had allergy medicine in March and seemed ok. No diet change except less wet food and more pure meats. Could weather change be contributing or need allergy for her?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2017

The weather change could definitely be the cause of an increase in allergies. Unfortunately allergies cannot be cured and it is more of a maintenance throughout the year. Make sure she is kept on a good flea prevention. And when she starts to get really itchy then she may need some more allergy medicine from the vet. Finally, you can try to give her 1/3 teaspoon of children's Benadryl twice a day to see if that helps.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored