Sarah Says: I hate cat colds, mostly for selfish reasons. Dunkin sleeps very close to my face at night, and on several occasions he’s sprayed my face. It’s like that scene in Jurassic Park when Lex, the young girl, is sneezed on by a brachiosaurus. I feel like I’m in the movies, but not in that sexy way.
Anyways, it’s annoying but no cause for alarm. A sporadic sneeze here and there is okay. Believe or not, cats can have allergies too. Perfumes, secondhand smoke, bug spray, and litter dust are a few of the culprits that can irritate Bingo Starr’s nose. My Rory is allergic to onions!
If your cat is also lethargic, eating poorly, and/or has colored mucus, take him to your vet! If it’s a virus, your vet may prescribe antibiotics to ward off secondary infections. This has happened to me with foster kittens. In rare cases, it could actually be a dental problem. In addition to sneezing, vomiting can also be a sign of an obstruction — so don’t wait that one out. Getting things stuck up the nose is only funny when it’s a Lego and your little brother.
THE LYRICS:
If something’s dripping from your kitty’s nose
And it frequently flows and flows
You could probably safely suppose
It could be contagious, someone was exposed
Or it could be a case of allergies
Making her cough and puff and sneeze
You could wait it out and watch if she’s
Not lethargic and eating healthy
All stuffed up, I can’t enjoy my wet meats
Without thumbs, I can’t blow my nose into a hanky
Oh, how I wish that I could sip
Oh chicken soup, but I don’t have lips
A rarer issue it could be
A dental problem in a nasal cavity
Or an infection a vet can treat
In the lungs or upper respiratory tract
All stuffed up, I can’t enjoy my wet meats
Without thumbs, I can’t blow my nose into a hanky
Oh, how I wish that I could sip
On chicken soup, but I don’t have lips
Oh, a congested kitty is a problem
Oh, Benedryl is not an option
SOURCES: Cat Health Problems, The Cat Practice
