My cat is sneezing, pawing, and acting aggressive. Should I see a vet?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mya. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian to determine if she has an upper respiratory tract infection. If so, medications may need to be prescribed to help her feel better. I hope this information helps!

I'm glad to hear that Kiara is still eating and drinking well despite her sneezing. Cats can sneeze from time to time as a normal response to clear irritants out of the nasal passages, just as we do. More persistent sneezing can be caused by upper respiratory infections, allergic causes, or nasal polyps, among others. As long as Kiara continues to eat, drink, and act normally in the absence of any nasal discharge, it is ok to continue monitoring her at home. At 2.5 months old, I imagine that she is still going to her vet frequently for booster vaccines, so it is worth mentioning the sneezing at her next appointment. However, if she develops any nasal discharge or changes in her appetite or energy level, she should go to the vet more urgently. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Starr. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian now. You have made modifications around the house and it does not sound like the symptoms have resolved. If she is stuffy or congested, it will be hard to smell. When a cat does not smell well, she will be less likely to eat. This can lead to additional health problems. The veterinarian will examine her and may make recommendations such as chest x-rays. Asthma can be common in cats. She could also have a respiratory tract infection. Based on these results, treatment can be started to help her feel better. I hope this information helps!

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 using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The signs you are describing are definitely concerning. The change in meow and what sounds like difficulty breathing can be caused by nasal polyps, masses, or infections. I recommend having Josie seen by a vet as soon as possible. She may need x-rays or further imaging to determine exactly what is going on. I hope this helps and that Josie feels better soon!

I would have Pepsi checked out by a vet. Sneezing could be caused by allergies, dry air, mild upper respiratory infection, and even polyps in the oral or nasal cavity. I vet can do a thorough examination and discuss all the environmental factors and hopefully help the sneezing to go away. For upper respiratory infections, some cats benefit from lysine ( https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=25602 ).

Hello! Many respiratory infections in cats are caused by Feline Herpesvirus, which is similar to what causes cold sores on the mouths of people. When it flares up, it cause respiratory signs, including sneezing and congestion. An anti-viral drug called Famciclovir can help control the flare ups when they happen. There are also nasal drops that can help with chronic congestion. If the mucous is thick and green, it could indicate a secondary bacterial infection that may need a course of antibiotics to clear. Sometimes chronic nasal congestion in cats can also be caused by small polyps in the nasal cavity or dental disease, such as an abscessed molar that is spreading infection to the nasal sinus. Getting an accurate diagnosis on what is causing Squirt's nasal congestion can help you get the tools you need to combat flare-ups. For snapping and clawing, I would recommend trying to pinpoint what triggers Squirt to act like this. When he is being too rough, leave him alone for a few minutes so that you are not rewarding the behavior. For any cat dealing with any anxious behavior, I recommend something called Feliway. It's a natural feline pheromone that is calming to cats. It comes in plug ins, sprays, and collar form, so is an easy first thing to try. I also recommend environmental enrichment, such as increasing play time and ensuring there are multiple high places that he can perch- cats find the tops of cat trees, refrigerators, etc very calming. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!