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Cats and sneezing

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Question
Can you explain why one of our female cats runs and hides under a bed when either my wife or I sneeze? Our other cats are not concerned by this. One other question: Can a change in a cats drinking water give them diarrea? Thank you, Mike.

Answer
Hi Mike!

The only thing that comes to mind about the hiding from sneezing is that it scares her.  I don't know what else it could be.  All cats, just as humans, are different.  What scares one, won't bother another.  Just like my dogs when it comes to storms....one is scared out of her mind, the others don't care at all.  
Yes, a change in water and/or food can cause diarrhea.  It is not common, but can happen.  You may also want to have your cats checked for parasites.  

God Bless,
Becky