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My cat was outside, now she's coughing and sneezing. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

my cat got out one night and stayed out when I let her in the was coughing and sneezing I am very worried why is she doing this?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2019

It may be due to allergies or she may have developed an upper respiratory infection which can take up to 2 weeks to fully resolve. I would recommend bringing her to a veterinarian if she continues with coughing and sneezing or has any other symptoms. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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