My cat sneezed while taking liquid medicine. Did she aspirate it?

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Hi. There is this multivitamin syrup that Noushi should take. I pour it down her throat with teaspoon. But today she made a sound like sneezing & I think it jumped in her throat. Is it going to cause her trouble or like humans is it going to enter her lungs & cause trouble ? Thank you very much. Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 1 day old | 6.6 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It is possible she may have aspirated a small amount into her lungs. Monitor for continued coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge or lethargy. If enough was aspirated, the potential for pneumonia exists. A small syringe should be used instead of a spoon. You can slowly squirt the syrup in the side of her mouth and allow time for swallowing to prevent aspiration.

My cat sneezed while taking liquid medicine. Did she aspirate it?

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