If a kitten is sneezing but has no runny nose but is in good spirits, it may be caused by seasonal changes, foreign body irritation, allergic reactions, colds or cat plague. Treatment methods include general treatment and drug treatment, and attention should be paid to keeping warm, reducing irritation, and avoiding odor. If you have abnormal symptoms, please seek medical treatment in time.
1. Seasonal changes
Kittens’ body resistance is relatively weak and they are prone to catching cold during seasonal changes, resulting in constant sneezing. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require medication. When the seasons change, you should pay attention to taking measures to keep the cat warm. If the temperature drops, you can put the cat in small clothes and use soft cushions or heating pads to keep the cat's nest warmer.
2. Foreign body irritation
If you are irritated by your own hair or blocked by other foreign bodies, you may sneeze, but your nose will not be runny, and it will not affect your normal function. mental state. Grooming your cat's hair regularly can reduce hair loss and relieve irritation of the cat's nasal cavity. It is necessary to use professional tools to flush the nasal cavity in time to clear the secretions.
3. Allergic reaction
If there are irritating smells in the home, such as perfume, detergent, etc., or there are substances floating in the air, it will irritate the nasal cavity and cause sneezing. There is purulent nasal discharge. When a kitten has an allergic reaction, it needs to be treated with pet-specific antihistamines under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, be careful to avoid placing items that can easily cause discomfort to the cat's nasal cavity to reduce irritation to the cat's nasal cavity.
4. Colds
Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, sneezing, coughing, and sputum production may occur, but will not cause mental state. If it is abnormal, it needs to be treated with oral antibiotics and antiviral drugs as directed by the doctor. During the treatment, the cat should avoid going out to prevent the intrusion of infectious diseases.
5. Feline Distemper
It is an acute and highly contagious infectious disease. It will cause symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Generally, there will be no runny nose or mental abnormality. If your cat shows symptoms of feline distemper, please take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment immediately, and follow the doctor’s instructions to treat the cat with intravenous antiviral drugs.
During the treatment period, the kitten should be taken to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the specific conditions of disease development and recovery, and then adjust the treatment method according to the condition.
