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My two cats are sneezing a lot. Is it a cold or do they need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 years and 7 months old | 6.6 lbs

I have two cats and they’ve both sneezing quite a lot for the last few days. Do they have an infection or a cold? Do they need to see a vet? Thank you.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2017

They likel thabe rhinitis due to a viral or bacterial infection. Also make sure there are no other possible aerosolized irritants in the home or environment that may be irritating their airway as well. If the sneezing is excessive, continuing for more than a day or two or interfering with their quality of life, then it’s best to get them seen by your local vet. Oftentimes a short course of antibiotics are needed to help resolve symptoms of rhinitis in cats. Clavamoe or Azithromycin are often the first choices for treating rhinitis in cats. Best wishes and take care.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 14th, 2020

    Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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