Cat sneezing
As a cat owner, it is your duty to be slightly concerned when your cat sneezes. Cat sneezing is an indication of respiratory condition. If your cat sneezes at times, then it is fine. If it sneezes a lot then you need to worry about her. Continuous sneezing in cats can be an indication of respiratory infection or of a foreign body stuck in her nasal passages. Fortunately it is not a serious problem; however it doesn’t mean that you will avoid it. If you found your pet cat is continuously sneezing then you should take it to a vet for the treatment. Though there are different reasons for sneezing problem in cats, however it is important for cat owner to understand the cause of sneezing in cats so that they can help her to alleviate this problem. Mentioned below are some of the common causes of head trauma in cats.
Causes of sneezing in cats:
The main causes of sneezing in cats are upper respiratory infection, irritants such as cigarette, smoke or dust, allergies, dental abscess, nasal polyps, fungal infection, nasal cancer and it can be caused due to foreign object such as grass, seeds etc.
Treatment for sneezing in cats:
If you found that your pet cat is sneezing continuously then you should immediately take infected cat to a vet for proper treatment. As the treatment for sneezing in cats depends on the cause of the sneezing therefore the vet will perform certain test in order to find the cause of continuous sneezing in your cat. If the cause of continuous sneezing in cat is bacterial infection then vet will prescribe antibiotics and if the cause is fungal infections then he will prescribe antifungal. For dental abscess, vet will perform dental treatment and for the cancer he will choose between chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
You can prevent your pet cat from sneezing problem by providing vaccination to your cat. If your cat has already caught flu then it is important for owner to provide proper care to infected cat. Applying saline nose drops will relieve your pet cat from the irritation that causes sneezing. Providing fatty acid supplements to pet cat will help to boost her immune system and will help to prevent her from sneezing problem. If you notice that your cat is sneeze blood then you need to take her to a vet immediately as it can be an indication of nasal cancer in your pet.