What Causes Cats to Sneeze Frequently? An Analysis of 3 Common Causes

Cats sneezing is actually a relatively common phenomenon. Today, I would like to share with you how we can make a preliminary judgment at home if our cats start sneezing. Based on the experience of our hospital, there are several common causes for cats sneezing. I have summarized them for you, hoping they will be helpful. If you find it useful, please like and share to save!

Common Causes of Sneezing Caused by Pathogens

1. Mycoplasma felis
2. Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
3. Mycoplasma
4. Chlamydia
5. Bordetella

The characteristic of these pathogens is that, in addition to sneezing, there will also be purulent nasal discharge and an increase in eye secretions. For example, Feline Calicivirus infection is usually accompanied by stomatitis, manifested by symptoms such as excessive salivation and bad breath.

Sneezing Caused by Allergic Reactions

For instance, smoking in the house, indoor plant pollen, cat litter dust, cold air stimulation, perfume, cosmetics, and disinfectant irritation, or the use of air conditioning, are all common allergens that can cause allergic sneezing in cats.

Characteristics:

• Cats will suddenly have severe and frequent sneezing, even a dozen or twenty at a time;
• Sometimes it’s so intense that one might worry the cat will sneeze its head off;
• The cat’s mental state and appetite are normal;
• Active when playing;
• And there is no nasal discharge.

Chronic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Frontal Sinusitis

These diseases are usually secondary. For example, if your cat is infected with Feline Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus, or other severe respiratory diseases, they may trigger these nasal problems.

Characteristics:

• Difficult to cure, basically incurable;
• Many people refer to it as “post-Feline Rhinotracheitis,” but this term is inaccurate. The real cause is sinusitis and frontal sinusitis;
• It may recur with slight stimulation, temperature drop, catching a cold, or a decrease in resistance.

These three common causes can be compared by everyone. If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the section below. Don’t forget to like and save after reading!