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My kitten has a runny, stuffy nose and sneezes. See a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 1 month and 24 days old | 4.5 lbs

Hello. My kitten has a runny nose and sneezes. The color is clear/light yellow and sometimes when the snot comes out when she sneezes it is green/yellow. I can hear her stuffy nose when she purrs and sometimes breaths. The people I adopted her from said that she has always been like this but I want to get a second opinion

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 20th, 2017

Hi. Millie may have always had sneezes but that doesn't make it normal. I would recommend a veterinary check up as feline upper respiratory infections can become serious in kittens. There are severl viruses or bacteria that can co tribute to this. But in many cases it can and should be treated. Left untreated it could develop into pneumonia or cause her to stop eating. Polyps are another possible cause for chronic sneezing in a kitten. I would take her in for a check up so she can get treatment if needed. Good luck. She's a cutie. Here's more on upper respiratory infections. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=613

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    Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 29th, 2019

    Kittens and young cats are prone to upper respiratory infections that can cause the symptoms you are describing. These are often viral, but can be mixed with bacterial infections as well, which can lead to the sneezing and discharge you mentioned. Please have Pippa seen by your vet for evaluation and treatment to help prevent worsening of her condition. Your vet can also evaluate Pippa’s eyes to see if his vision is normal or not and if she needs further treatment. If you notice a decrease in Pippa's energy or appetite, or difficulty breathing, I recommend having her seen by a vet right away as in some cases these types of conditions can lead to pneumonia if left untreated.

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