Cats can sneeze for a variety of reasons, and the treatment for cat sneezing will depend entirely upon why the cat is sneezing in the first place. Cat sneezes can be categorized as anything from a dry cough, a backward sneeze or a wet, wheezing sound sometimes accompanied by watery eyes.
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Significance
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Any number of ailments may be behind why a cat sneezes, though all of them can be traced to some type of irritation of the nasal passages. These ailments include foreign objects in the nasal passages, irritating substances in the air, allergies, infections or nasal polyps and nasal cancer.
Prevention/Solution
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There are many different herbal remedies that are designed to help prevent respiratory problems in cats, which in turn can cause sneezing. Additionally, supplements that include Bryonia and Kalium sulphate are sometimes given to cats, because they help prevent respiratory problems.
Warning
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If herbal remedies do not work, you will have to take your cat to a vet. You should seek vet care immediately for your cat if your cat is making gagging sounds, pawing at her nose or experiencing labored breathing.
Benefits
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Your vet will take cultures, biopsies, make general or microscopic examinations of nasal passages and check for fungus to determine the cause of the sneezing. Depending on what he finds, he may prescribe antibiotics or anti-fungal agents, or remove any foreign bodies that are present. If cancer or polyps are at fault, chemotherapy or surgery will be necessary.
Fun Fact
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The most common reasons for cat sneezing, respiratory infections, are most common in kittens or elderly cats. Kittens do not have fully developed systems, and older cats typically have some additional problem that makes them more prone to respiratory infections.
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