What affects us affects cats
This section of a cat video made me smile. Laugh a bit. Laugh a lot actually. It is not often we see a feline sneezing fit. No health issues. Nothing serious. It looks like a bit of hair got up his nose from the petting by his caregiver. I think the cat is purebred. …
Elliott is a tabby cat at a rescue centre with a bad sneeze caused by chronic rhinitis. It is believed that his nasal passages are damaged. He’s nine years of age. His sneezing is putting off potential adopters but he is a very sweet cat and he deserves a new home. Can something be …
Firstly sneezing is a sign of nasal irritation and is a reflex action. Sneezing can be caused by (1) a minor nasal irritation or allergy (2) dust, pollens, cigarette smoke etc. (3) feline viral respiratory disease – the first signs of (4) foreign body in the nose (5) bacterial infection. Prolonged sneezing can cause …
Reverse cat sneezing is uncommon and usually harmless although it must sound odd. Both before and after the episode the cat is normal. The scientific name is: Laryngospasm For dogs, especially dogs which are bred to extreme with abnormally round heads (brachycephalic skulls) it is more common. In fact, my internet research indicates that …
Is there a danger of your cat being infected with a contagious disease when attending an animal shelter for low cost spaying or neutering operations? And if so, how big is the risk? Is it bigger than at a vet’s clinic? I really don’t know the answer but it could be relevant to decision …
