| Kitten Sneezing: What Cause Your Kitten to Sneeze? |
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Atishoo! So your kitten is sneezing and you don't know what to do. First of all, know that a sneeze or two is often just that a kitten sneeze or two, nothing to worry about. However a kitten who is constantly sneezing may be demonstrating that she has a more serious condition. What are some reasons a kitten might sneeze?
Atishoo! So your kitten is sneezing and you don't know what to do. First of all, know that a sneeze or two is often just that a kitten sneeze or two, nothing to worry about. However a kitten who is constantly sneezing may be demonstrating that she has a more serious condition. What are some reasons a kitten might sneeze? Kitten allergies! No, I don't mean humans being allergic to kittens... I mean kittens being allergic to other things. Among other things kittens can have a reaction (often sneezing!) to pollen, dust, cigarette smoke, chemicals, mold, carpet cleaners, aerosols, dust in kitty litter, candle smoke and other stuff. All these things could cause your kitten who is allergic to one or more of them to be sneezing. Humans who have allergies often sneeze because of them - just like your kitten sneezing. The cat flu. If your kitten has a Upper Respiratory Infection she will show signs of sickness around her mouth, nose and sinuses. URI are highly contagious, and are caused by bacteria viruses, and fungi. If your kitten has a particularly bad case you may also notice her to have a fever, coughing, watery eyes and a wet nose. A kitten with the flu needs plenty of rest and fluids. Sometimes a kitten manages to get a foreign object stuck inside her respiratory tract. Sometimes you will be able to dislodge the object yourself using a flashlight and tweezers. If you are unsure, or uncomfortable about doing this - take your kitten to your veterinarian. This is actually quite uncommon. Occasionally tooth decay can be the culprit behind a sneezing kitten. This doesn't happen too often with young kitten however. Signs are bad breath, puss in the mouth area and swollen gums. Teeth decay needs to be treated by your veterinarian, who will be able to advise you about the best course of action. 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. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Be sure to get your FREE copy of Taking Care of Kittens from Keeping Kittens. You can also get more information about kitten sneezing and other intresting kitten health issues. |