My cats are sneezing and mouth breathing. Is it serious or contagious?

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IMG_1838.MOV My cat seems to be sneezing and breathing through her mouth and no hair balls and it’s happening more frequently and my other cat is doing it to and she keeps licking her lips. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 4 years and 7 months old | 5 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sneezing is most commonly a sign of an upper respiratory infection, although it can be related to allergies, foreign objects or even polyps or tumors in the nose. If the nasal passages are obstructed with mucous or inflamed then she may be breathing through her mouth because she can't breathe through her nose, however if you think she might be having difficulty breathing you should see a immediately. Otherwise I'd recommend making an appointment to see your vet when you're able for an exam and to determine what might be going on.

My cats are sneezing and mouth breathing. Is it serious or contagious?

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