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Why is my cat sneezing brown discharge? Is it blood? Is my baby safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi My cat is sick and I don’t know what to do every time she sneezes brown things come out and i think its blood is she ok ? what should i do i need help please And does it affect human i have a 5m old sister and I don’t want anything to happen to her And thank you

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2019

It sounds like your cat may have an upper respiratory infection causing nasal discharge. Sometimes if the discharge is dried it can appear dark brown in color but blood is possible as well. I’d recommend taking her to the vet for an exam - she may need antibiotics. If it is a respiratory infection I’m not aware of any virus or bacteria that would be easily passed on to a person.

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