Cures for Cat Sneezing

Cats sneeze for numerous reasons, from respiratory infections to allergies. Occasional sneezing in cats is normal, but if your cat's sneezing becomes frequent or excessive, you need to consider treatment options to help alleviate your cat's discomfort. Not only that, but if the sneezing is the result of an underlying medical condition, treatment can save your cat's life.

  1. Medication

    • If the cause of your cat's sneezing is an infection, you may need to see your veterinarian for prescription medication to clear up that infection. Medications such as amoxicillin or keflex kill the bacteria that cause bacterial upper respiratory infections and relieve your cat's sneezing within a matter of days. Antihistamines are also useful for cats with allergic sneezing, alleviating allergy symptoms and making your cat more comfortable.

    Blockage Removal

    • The cause of your cat's sneezing may be due to a blocked nasal passage. Blockages form for a variety of reasons including during a sinus infection, tumorous growths, or even if your curious cat has managed to get something lodged up its nose. Veterinary assistance is required to treat and remove any blockage in your cat's nose.

    Vaccination

    • Your cat can be vaccinated against the virus that causes "cat flu." The vaccine can prevent your cat from contracting that sneeze-producing illness. If your cat has already begun sneezing, the vaccination cannot cure the illness. It can, however, prevent the illness from reoccurring.

    Dental Care

    • Feline sneezing is sometimes the secondary result of a feline dental infection. Treatment of the dental problem (removing decayed teeth, medication for infected or abscessed teeth and gums) is the best way to simultaneously treat any resulting upper respiratory infections.

    Supportive Allergy Care

    • Allergies are another leading cause of feline sneezing. Aside from medication, you can treat feline allergies by determining the cause of the allergy and removing it from your cat's environment. Keep the cat indoors where you can control access to environmental allergens. If you cat has a food allergy, feed a special hypo-allergenic diet. If the allergy is the result of dust, use air filters in the home and keep it extra clean.