Cats that always sneeze may be caused by allergies, bacterial colds, viral colds, rhinitis, sinusitis, feline nasal congestion, etc. They need to be treated promptly with medication and, if necessary, surgery. Active treatment can control it. disease progression and reduce the damage to the body caused by the disease. If new symptoms appear in the body during sneezing and there is no obvious improvement after treatment, you need to go to the hospital for detailed examination in time. According to the severity of the condition, standard treatment will be carried out under the doctor's operation to control the development of the disease.
1. Allergy
Sneezing caused by allergies is mainly caused by cats being exposed to allergens, such as pollen, dust, etc., which will irritate the cat's nasal mucosa, leading to sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, etc. Symptoms are also accompanied by nasal itching. The cat should wear an Elizabethan ring to avoid local infection caused by scratching. If sneezing is caused by allergies, you need to take antihistamine medications under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Bacterial cold
Usually caused by a variety of bacterial infections, such as Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, etc. Cats will have sore throat, fever, and sore throat. Symptoms such as redness and swelling, as the disease progresses, bacteria will enter the nasal mucosa, causing nasal itching and sneezing. You need to take pet-specific antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
3. Viral cold
It is mainly caused by a variety of viral infections, such as parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, rhinovirus, etc. Typical symptoms include clear water. Rhinary discharge, headache, nasal congestion, etc. When the cat's nasal mucosa is irritated, the sneeze reflex will occur. You need to follow your doctor’s advice and take pet-specific antiviral drugs.
4. Rhinitis
Rhinitis is usually caused by bacterial and viral infections. It will cause symptoms such as loss of smell, nasal congestion, excessive nasal secretions, etc. If not treated in time, it will lead to cat The damage to the nasal mucosa is aggravated, resulting in sneezing and sneezing. Cats need to be treated with intranasal steroids as directed by a doctor.
5. Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a general term for inflammatory diseases of the sinus mucosa. Cats suffering from sinusitis will have symptoms such as fever, decreased sense of smell, and purulent nasal discharge. During the illness, It will cause the nasal cavity to be more sensitive, and sneezing will occur after being irritated. Cats suffering from sinusitis need to follow the doctor’s advice to use antibiotics and intranasal corticosteroidsHormone drug treatment, and in severe cases, surgical treatment is required under the operation of a doctor.
6. Feline rhinophyma
It is an acute infectious disease with strong upper respiratory tract infection in cats. It is mainly caused by feline rhinotracheitis herpes virus infection and sneezing will occur. , nasal itching and other symptoms, when stimulated by irritants in the environment, the sneezing will continue to worsen. Cat nasal branch requires intravenous antiviral drug treatment under the operation of a doctor.
Keep the cat’s nasal cavity clean during treatment. You can use running water or saline to rinse, which can reduce nasal secretions and relieve nasal discomfort. . At the same time, you also need to go to the pet hospital for a review to understand the recovery status of the disease.
