Cats of all ages can sneeze

Allergies are a common problem for both humans and animals, including many cats and kittens. 

Cat Allergies

These breathing difficulties could originate from bacterial or viral diseases that respond well to standard medical care, or they could be a symptom of something far more dangerous, like cancer. 

When something alien, such a tissue or object, enters the nasal cavity, it triggers sneezing. 

Polyps, Tumors, or Foreign Objects in the Nasal Cavity

Your vet will need to treat your cat's nasal polyp or tumor and inspect him or her to make sure it isn't something worse.

Sneezing is another telltale sign of an upper respiratory infection (URI), which can spread easily from one cat to another.

Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

If your new kitten has symptoms of an upper respiratory infection or another illness, you should not bring it home.

Often referred to as "feline herpes virus," feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) is a highly contagious respiratory illness in cats.

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)

Cats with FVR often exhibit symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, frequent blinking, and nasal or ocular discharge.

Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a common and highly contagious virus that can cause symptoms such as sneezing and difficulty breathing.

Calicivirus

It is crucial that you have a cat because numerous lethal types of calicivirus can infect felines.

Because the roots of their teeth are so close to their nasal passages, cats that have diseased teeth may experience sneezing when they eat.

Infected Teeth

If this is the case, you should get your cat into the vet as soon as possible. 

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