It is common for cats, like humans, to sneeze when dust, hairs from the hair or a pungent smell get into the nose. As a rule, this condition does not last long and goes away as soon as the cause disappears. But if the cat sneezes constantly, then you need to beware. This symptom in cats can accompany various, including serious and serious diseases.
It is not possible to independently determine the causes of sneezing , therefore, if a similar condition occurs, it is necessary to examine the animal at the veterinarian. It is no secret that a timely diagnosis and proper treatment sometimes prevent the most sad outcome.
There are several reasons why a cat sneezes. Most often this is due to an acute infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract of a bacterial, viral or fungal nature. This can be a common cold, or severe infections or herpes. Diseases develop against a background of reduced immunity after previous infections. In inflammatory diseases, sneezing in a cat is accompanied by secretion of mucus from the nose and eyes, fever, lethargy, tearing, difficulty breathing.
Often a cat sneezes during helminth infections. In this case, you need to immediately give the animal the necessary dose of anthelmintic drug - in any case, there will be no harm, since it is recommended to give anthelmintic agents to animals every three months. Doctors advise all family members to undergo treatment for any suspected infection with worms in a domestic cat.
Cause of sneezing and coughing can be heart parasites, which penetrate the cat's body during a mosquito bite. Worms affecting the heart and arterial system of the lungs can lead to a heart attack.
It turns out that cats also have an allergy. In any apartment there are a lot of objects that can cause this disease in four-legged animals: ordinary dust, household chemicals, any aerosols, tobacco smoke and more. If the cat sneezes and coughs, it may have developed asthma as a result of prolonged exposure to allergens.
Sneezing is observed with a disease common in cats, such as rhinotracheitis. In addition, there is heavy breathing, cough, runny nose. Often the inflammatory process is accompanied by purulent discharge from the nose and eyes, conjunctivitis.
Another reason a cat sneezes is toxoplasmosis, the causative agents of which are intracellular microorganisms. This disease can also be transmitted to humans. Toxoplasmosis is especially dangerous for pregnant women, since infection of the fetus is fraught with serious complications and the development of pathologies.
Not often, but there are times when sneezing in cats causes problems with teeth and gums. Inflammatory processes of the oral cavity spread to the nasal cavity and cause sneezing.
If the cat sneezes with blood, then you need to urgently consult a veterinarian. Such a symptom may indicate advanced inflammatory diseases or a malignant tumor.
A cat begins sneezing when a foreign body enters the nasal passages. The animal twists its head and tries to help itself with its paws. Perhaps the cat will be able to independently remove the stuck item, but in order not to risk it, it is better to take the pet to the veterinarian who will promptly and professionally provide assistance.
Sneezing is considered an alarming symptom for a cat, so in any case, you need to show the animal to a veterinarian. Some severe infections affecting the nasopharynx can be fatal, and only in time started treatment in a specialized clinic can save the life of a little friend. For prevention, veterinarians are advised to get vaccinations against especially dangerous diseases.