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SNEEZING CAT

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Question
what is your pets nameROMEO
A FEW DAYS AGO HE STARTED SNEEZING -I WOULD SAY MAYBE 3 OR 4 TIMES EVERY FEW HOURS- NOTHING ELSE HAS CHANGED ABOUT HIM--WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS?

Answer
Hi Starlette.  Sneezing can be caused by many things, including allergies, a foreign body in the nasal passages, and infections.  Since this has already been happening for a few days, you really should have Romeo seen by a vet.  This time of year, the most common cause of sneezing is infection, by far.  Cats usually need antibiotics to prevent upper respiratory infections from becoming serious and leading to complications like anorexia, dehydration, eye infections, mouth infections, and even pneumonia.