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What should I do if my cat keeps sneezing?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ava Williams
Cats who always sneeze may be caused by irritation, bacterial cold, viral cold, rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, etc. It needs to be improved through general treatment and drug treatment. For more serious diseases, accompanied by swelling , it is necessary to undergo surgical treatment in time. When taking treatment measures, you need to go to a regular hospital to consult a professional doctor. You cannot treat the cat privately, so as not to cause the condition to continue to worsen and affect disease control. During the treatment period, you need to take good care of your nasal cavity and rinse it with water to remove nasal secretions.

1. Being irritated

If the nasal cavity is irritated by cold air, it will cause itching in the nasal cavity and cause frequent sneezing. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

2. Bacterial cold

It is mainly a respiratory disease caused by bacterial infection. Symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath will appear. As the disease progresses, the number of bacteria will increase. Damage the nasal mucosa and cause constant sneezing. Pet-specific antibiotics need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Viral cold

It is mainly caused by a variety of viral infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, rhinovirus, etc. Symptoms include sore throat, Coughing, fever, body aches, etc., in severe cases, can cause the virus content to continue to increase, which can then irritate the nasal cavity and cause sneezing. You need to take pet-specific antiviral medication as directed by your doctor.

4. Rhinitis

It is considered to be inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by contact with allergens, bacteria, viruses, etc. Symptoms such as frequent sneezing, purulent secretions, and poor breathing may occur. . Antibiotics, anti-allergic and anti-viral medications need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Sinusitis

is a general term for inflammatory diseases of the sinus mucosa. Symptoms include purulent discharge, head swelling and pain, loss of smell, loss of concentration, etc. In severe cases, it may It can cause damage to the sinus mucosa and cause frequent sneezing. It is necessary to use intranasal decongestants and intranasal glucocorticoids as directed by your doctor.

6. Nasal polyps

It is mainly a benign proliferative disease that occurs in the nasal cavity. It will cause an increase in secretions in the nasal cavity, and then irritate the surrounding mucosa, causing sneezing and itching. Polyps need to be surgically removed under the supervision of a doctor.

It is necessary to take good care of the nasal cavity in daily life, and clean the secretions in the cat's nasal cavity regularly, which is helpful for the recovery of the condition.