My kitten has frequent sneezes and rubs her face. Is it serious?

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Kitten sneezes frequently and rubs her face. Pet's info: Cat | Siberian | Female | spayed | 3 months old | 1.764 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sneezing is most commonly a sign of an upper respiratory infection. Viral respiratory infections can cause sneezing, ocular discharge or squinting, and clear nasal discharge. They usually do not require specific treatment unless a secondary bacterial infection forms so if Luna has any thick or colored discharge from her eyes or nose, if her eyes look red, or if her appetite is decreased you should see a veterinarian. She may be rubbing her face because her nose is itchy or irritated. Of course there are a few other things that can cause sneezing - sometimes foreign material or even parasites can get in the nose, or kittens can sometimes develop polyps in the nose and throat. If her sneezing is not improving in the next 3-5 days you should make an appointment to see your veterinarian.

My kitten has frequent sneezes and rubs her face. Is it serious?

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