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Kitten sneezing after spay surgery: Is it normal for a 3-month-old?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 months and 12 days old | 2.5 lbs

Is it normal for a female, 3-month-old kitten to experience sneezing after being spayed?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 30th, 2019

It sounds like she may have contracted an upper respiratory infection. If she is still acting normally and eating I would not be overly worried at this point. If she starts showing any symptoms of being sick (other than the sneezing) then she should see the vet.

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