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My cat has a stuffy nose and sneezes. What home remedies can I try?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 5 years and 5 months old | 7 lbs

My sweet Jiji has what I believe is a stuffy nose. She is eating and drinking fine. She still runs and plays, however I can hear her breathing. She isn't breathing out of her mouth. She sounds like a little kid who has a severe stuffy nose. Not necessarily having trouble breathing, but her nose is bothering her. Is there anything I could/should do for her?? She is also sneezing some. Not often, but occasionally. No coughing. (She is a doll-faced Persian, so her nose isn't fully smooshed.)

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 18th, 2019

Poor Jiji, this sounds like an upper respiratory tract infection, most of these are viral and resolve uneventfully over 5-10days. Placing her in a steamy shower room for 3-5mins can help to loosen any mucus. If her appetite decreases or any yellow/green discharge develops she should be checked by your vet as she may need additional treatment

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 1st, 2017

    This sounds like a mild upper respiratory tract infection,most of these are viral infections and resolve uneventfully over 5days or so. Offer warmed, sooft food and plenty of fluids and monitor for any comp

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 18th, 2019

    Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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