If you have a cat that sneezes often, a pathology may be hiding behind this cause, in this article I will guide you step by step so that you can understand the causes and above all to put in place the most effective solutions.
Cat that sneezes often: The causes and their solutions
Sneezing is rare in cats and if it is persistent, then there is an underlying cause, here is the list, how to recognize it and especially how to put in place the right solutions so that your cat stops sneezing often.
A bad smell
Cats have a much more sensitive sense of smell than we do and hate bad smells that can make them sneeze. A smell of household or kitchen products that he doesn’t like can make him sneeze.
If your cat always sneezes when there are odors in the air, make sure his personal corner is cleared of them. You can start by choosing a place away from the kitchen and the cleaning products and obviously at the same time calm and personal.
The personal corner contains the litter box, the food bowl and the bowl as well as his basket if he has one. Make sure the litter box isn’t too close to his food and water.
Too dry air
Here, the problem is somewhat related to the previous one, since it is still about air quality. Dry air can irritate your cat and his personal space must be in a place that is sufficiently humid and allows him to breathe well.
In the worst case, you can put an air humidifier in his personal corner or put his personal space on the terrace (provided it is protected) or outside. In both cases, it must be warm enough.
If your cat has to stay indoors, then you can use a sanitizing spray which will make the air much healthier and prevent him from sneezing regularly. But this is only a temporary solution.
A substance in the air
Dust or pollen can disturb it. If it is pollen, he is probably suffering from allergic rhinitis and your veterinarian will have to provide him with appropriate treatment. The air is once again a potential nuisance when it is not healthy (smell of paint, mould, residues, etc.).
In the meantime, using an air purifier is the only solution for it to be completely spared. You can also make him have unfilled nostrils by diffusing steam into his nostrils by boiling it in a pot before diffusing.
A stuck object
Cats can have an object stuck in their nose and if this is the case for your feline, be very careful and remove it only if it completely prevents him from breathing or if it is slightly inserted. If not, your veterinarian should be contacted, as removing a very stuck object can hurt your cat even more. The veterinarian must be contacted urgently in order to be able to act in time, as respiratory problems are always dangerous.
Inflammation
Inflammations can cause your cat to sneeze often. If your cat is showing swelling or redness and nothing is changing quickly, then her inflammation should lead to the vet. Don’t give him human medications because they aren’t meant for his body.
In the event of inflammation, facilitating his intake of food will be of great help to him, allowing him to avoid attacking the interior of his ENT sphere. For the water, it must be lukewarm, the same for the food which must also be moist and easy to chew.
A vaccine
After a vaccine, your cat’s body will react and show side effects, such as frequent sneezing. The problem will disappear quickly.
Coryza
Comparable to the flu, coryza must be treated by the veterinarian, because the disease can evolve and not only stop at simple sneezing.
When to go to the vet?
If your cat sneezes often despite everything you have done, it is likely that he has a medical condition that will require a visit to the veterinarian. If your cat is very young or on the contrary very old, the visit should not be delayed because his body is much weaker.
He can give him an appropriate treatment and perform an endoscopy or X-rays if the cause is difficult to identify.