My cat has been sneezing for a week. Should I take her to the vet?

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Hi, My cat has had chronic sneezing episodes over the last week. They happen about 4-5 times a day and last approximetly 30 minutes each time. She is an indoor cat and has been in contact with no other cats. However, we do live in an airconditioned flat. Should I be worried? Should I bring her to a local vet? Pet's info: Cat | Norwegian Forest Cat | Female | spayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would be worried about an upper respiratory tract infection in your cat. 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 or a change in household dynamics) 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 your car stops eating then I would take her in to the vet. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

My cat has been sneezing for a week. Should I take her to the vet?

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