My cat is sneezing a lot and acting distant. What could be wrong?

It sounds like it's time to take Mia to your veterinarian. Anytime the symptoms continue to get worse instead of better, it's time to get it checked out. Young cats will sometimes have those symptoms if they have gotten something stuck in the back of their nose/throat or have a polyp (a benign mass) there. Your vet may need to sedate Mia to get a good look and figure out what is going on, but hopefully it will be an easy fix. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Mia feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Butter cup. I'm sorry to hear that she isn't feeling well. She likely has an upper respiratory infection with her sneezing and decreased appetite. I would recommend that she sees her veterinarian to confirm this and determine if she needs medication. It is unlikely that she acquired it from you. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Blue. Has he been treated for a possible upper respiratory tract infection or an allergy? Those are my first two thoughts when reading your post. If the sneezing persists so frequently, I would ask your veterinarian about this possibilities. Allergies do not typically affect attitude or energy level so if he is not as affectionate as normal, he may have an infection. I hope this information helps!

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. If her symptoms persist today, she develops eye or nose or she stops eating, then she will need to see her veterinarian. Sneezing is a sign of a respiratory tract infection. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Oreo. While seasonal allergies can cause sneezing, a respiratory tract infection is more likely in my experience. I am glad that she is acting normal otherwise. If her sneezing persists though, she will need to see her veterinarian. She may require an antibiotic. There is no need to keep her separate from your other cats. If she is contagious, she has already exposed them. Monitor them for any similar signs. I hope this information helps!

It could be that poor Mohawk is suffering from a respiratory infection. I would have her seen by a vet, as she may benefit from medications to help her symptoms. I can give you a few things to try at home to see if that helps. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier with her in a room in the barn - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. I hope this helps!