Kitten Sneezing: What Cause Your Kitten to Sneeze?
Kittens sneeze sometimes. This is nothing to be concerned about, but you do need to know that a kitten continuously sneezing may be a sign of something more serious. There are a few different reasons that your kitten may be sneezing. We will together look at a few of the causes of feline sneezing.
Were you aware that kittens can be allergic to things too? Your little bundle of fur can be allergic to many different things in your home, and one of the ways she reacts is by sneezing. Here are just a few things that your kitten may be allergic to dust, aerosols, cigarette smoke, pollen, dust in kitty litter, candle smoke, carpet cleaners, mold, dust and many other possible things. Just like a human being with allergies often sneezes, and has a runny nose as a reaction – so too can your kitten.
When a kitten is continuously sneezing it could also be a symptom of Upper Respiratory Infection. This is very common and contagious among cats, it is like a cat version of the flu. URI affect the nose, mouth and sinuses, caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Other symptoms of this kind of infection include fever, wet nose, coughing, and watery eyes.
It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes a kitten gets a foreign object lodged in their respiratory tract causing them to sneeze to try and dislodge it. By using a flashlight and tweezers you may be able to remove the offending object yourself. If you are not sure about it, take your kitten to your veterinarian.
Sometimes tooth decay can be behind the continuous sneezing in kittens. If your kitten has are bad breath, swollen gums, and puss in the mouth area. Young kittens are not very likely to experience tooth decay but it is possible. Various different things can cause sneezing in kittens.
When a kitten is continuously sneezing, she should be taken to the vet. If your kitten has been sneezing for more than a few days, she needs to see a veterinarian.
Be sure to get your FREE copy of Taking Care of Kittens from Sams site. You can also get more information about kitten sneezing and other related kitten care issues.
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