Why is my cat sneezing?

Cats can sneeze for a variety of reasons but the most common cause of frequent sneezing is that your cat is experiencing a bout of cat flu. Cat flu is an umbrella term for a group of viruses that cause respiratory signs in your cat. We routinely vaccinate your cat against cat flu, however your cat may have picked up the virus as a kitten and is now a carrier.

This means each time there is a stressful event in your cat’s life, they may flare up and experience sneezing and some of the other signs associated with cat flu such as watery eyes and excessive salivation. If your cat is sneezing, please make an appointment for one of our vets to examine your cat as these infections can progress into more serious respiratory tract infections and they often do need medication to fully recover.