Sneezing
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Quote: I wonder is that normal? Fuzz up the nose. Sneezing gets the juices flowing Jane Webb & Moonpie & Raisin Pie
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> And what kind of puppy is this? <g> > Does the dog have a special bed where she sleeps and what is it made of?
The puppy is part Pomeranian, part Chihuahua. She does not have a special bed; she will sometimes sleep on the carpeted floor at the foot of her bed, or on the couch. She also snores, and sometimes when awake will breath oddly, which I don’t have the words to describe at the moment. :-/ Michael
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> My Havanese does this and I have always attributed it to his > long hair, some of which enters his nose.
Unfortunately, I don’t believe this to be the case with Nann (the dog in question). She has short hair, and there are no other pets in the apartment. Michael
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See a vet to rule out an upper-respiratory infection (can be treated easily). -Denise 
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello everyone! > My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been > exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, > she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the > only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse > sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. > Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a > behavioural trait that some dogs have? > Thanks, > Michael
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My dog sneezes in the morning when he wakes up. I wonder is that normal? Husky
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> See a vet to rule out an upper-respiratory infection (can be treated > easily). > -Denise > Hello everyone! > My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been > exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, > she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the > only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse > sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. > Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a > behavioural trait that some dogs have? > Thanks, > Michael
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>Hello everyone! >My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been >exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, >she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the >only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse >sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. >Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a >behavioural trait that some dogs have?
My Havanese does this and I have always attributed it to his long hair, some of which enters his nose. –Marshall I have read rpdb for over three years. Consequently, I urge newbies to attend to the civil and rational posts of the rpdb regulars from whom I have learned much. They include: Amy Dahl, Diane Blackman, Janet Boss, Susan Fraser, Avrama Gingold, Lynn Kosmakos, Bob Maida, Cindy Tittle Moore, Denna Pace, John Richardson, Ludwig Smith, and Terri Willis. Marshall Lev Dermer/ Department of Psychology/ University of http://www.uwm.edu/~dermer "Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight."–William Safire
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And what kind of puppy is this? <g> Does the dog have a special bed where she sleeps and what is it made of? buglady take out the dog before replying – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello everyone! >My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been >exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, >she sneezes a lot
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Hello everyone! My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a behavioural trait that some dogs have? Thanks, Michael
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Hello everyone! My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a behavioural trait that some dogs have? Thanks, Michael
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And what kind of puppy is this? <g> Does the dog have a special bed where she sleeps and what is it made of? buglady take out the dog before replying – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello everyone! >My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been >exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, >she sneezes a lot
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>Hello everyone! >My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been >exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, >she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the >only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse >sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. >Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a >behavioural trait that some dogs have?
My Havanese does this and I have always attributed it to his long hair, some of which enters his nose. –Marshall I have read rpdb for over three years. Consequently, I urge newbies to attend to the civil and rational posts of the rpdb regulars from whom I have learned much. They include: Amy Dahl, Diane Blackman, Janet Boss, Susan Fraser, Avrama Gingold, Lynn Kosmakos, Bob Maida, Cindy Tittle Moore, Denna Pace, John Richardson, Ludwig Smith, and Terri Willis. Marshall Lev Dermer/ Department of Psychology/ University of http://www.uwm.edu/~dermer "Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight."–William Safire
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> And what kind of puppy is this? <g> > Does the dog have a special bed where she sleeps and what is it made of?
The puppy is part Pomeranian, part Chihuahua. She does not have a special bed; she will sometimes sleep on the carpeted floor at the foot of her bed, or on the couch. She also snores, and sometimes when awake will breath oddly, which I don’t have the words to describe at the moment. :-/ Michael
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> My Havanese does this and I have always attributed it to his > long hair, some of which enters his nose.
Unfortunately, I don’t believe this to be the case with Nann (the dog in question). She has short hair, and there are no other pets in the apartment. Michael
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See a vet to rule out an upper-respiratory infection (can be treated easily). -Denise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello everyone! > My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been > exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, > she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the > only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse > sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. > Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a > behavioural trait that some dogs have? > Thanks, > Michael
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>She also snores, and sometimes when awake will breath oddly, which I don’t >have the words to describe at the moment. :-/
Sounds like a possible partially obstructed airway, maybe should be looked at by a Vet. Good luck. Marilyn WWW.DogSack.com
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j&d it is hard to tell you what to do. all puppys sneeze some as a natural thing but if it is infrequent and esp . if a short snout dog it is maybe a breed thing. but if you don’t have one of those and even if you do and are worried see your vet. look up your breed–and see what it says about the sneezing if anything. you said for some time now. i take it there is no upper resp.? is the pup eating and acting normal? ——-maybe just a phone call to the vets explaining the exact behavior —be specific with length of time—-when doing this etc and i am sure they will advise you also. hope this helps .
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My dog sneezes in the morning when he wakes up. I wonder is that normal? Husky
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> See a vet to rule out an upper-respiratory infection (can be treated > easily). > -Denise > Hello everyone! > My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been > exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, > she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the > only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse > sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. > Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a > behavioural trait that some dogs have? > Thanks, > Michael
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My friend Maria’s cat Tommy is 19 years old and seems to be healthy in most respects, except that he has been sneezing regularly for a couple of months. The vet has given him antibiotic and vitamin shots, and he has dietary supplements as well, but nothing has changed. He doesn’t go outside, as he lives in a top floor flat – could he have developed an allergy? Would his age affect what kind of treatment he could be prescribed? If anyone has any ideas as to the what why and how of this, please mail Maria with your Many thanks to all previous responders. Love Simon
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You may want to have the vet check his nose – not to alarm you, but a nasal tumor could cause sneezing or it could be something stuck in his nose.
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It could also be the beginning of an upper respiratory infection. At the age of this cat it would be worth it to take the cat to the vet. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >My friend Maria’s cat Tommy is 19 years old and seems to be healthy in most >respects, except that he has been sneezing regularly for a couple of months. >The vet has given him antibiotic and vitamin shots, and he has dietary >supplements as well, but nothing has changed. He doesn’t go outside, as he >lives in a top floor flat – could he have developed an allergy? Would his >age affect what kind of treatment he could be prescribed? If anyone has any >ideas as to the what why and how of this, please mail Maria with your >Many thanks to all previous responders. >Love >Simon
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Hello! I have a little problem with my cat, Scott… He’s been to the vet’s on Thursday to get his vaccination (panleucopenia, rhinotracheitis calici, rabies and FeLV), and since Saturday night he’s been sneezing and sneezing. He has no visible nasal or ocular discharge, he eats normally, plays a lot with Phoenix and doesn’t seem otherwise affected. He just suddenly sneezes repeatedly about six times, and wipes his nose energetically afterwards. I was wondering if it could be a side effect of the vaccinations? Scott has always been a bit fragile with colds, we adopted him whilst he was getting over a mild form of rhinotracheitis, but we never saw him sneeze that much and so often. If it isn’t the vaccination, could he be affected by the use of flour (it was "Birthday Cake Time") or by pollen? — Viviane Reber http://www.home.ch/~spaw1896 please send private mails to:
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello! >I have a little problem with my cat, Scott… >He’s been to the vet’s on Thursday to get his vaccination >(panleucopenia, rhinotracheitis calici, rabies and FeLV), and since >Saturday night he’s been sneezing and sneezing. He has no visible nasal >or ocular discharge, he eats normally, plays a lot with Phoenix and >doesn’t seem otherwise affected. He just suddenly sneezes repeatedly >about six times, and wipes his nose energetically afterwards. I was >wondering if it could be a side effect of the vaccinations? Scott has >always been a bit fragile with colds, we adopted him whilst he was >getting over a mild form of rhinotracheitis, but we never saw him sneeze >that much and so often. If it isn’t the vaccination, could he be >affected by the use of flour (it was "Birthday Cake Time") or by pollen?
Did Scott get all his vaccinations via shots? Penguin’s been sneezing some (no nose wiping, though) for a couple of weeks since she got a nasal type vaccine a couple of weeks ago. Dundee was sneezing too; Ben Nevis wasn’t. I called the vet who said it probably was the vaccine. Dundee has since stopped, but since Penguin still is (although much less), I’m going to give the vet another call.
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> Did Scott get all his vaccinations via shots?
Yep! (he sure screamed like hell – he hates vets) > Penguin’s been sneezing > some (no nose wiping, though) for a couple of weeks since she got a nasal > type vaccine a couple of weeks ago. Dundee was sneezing too; Ben Nevis > wasn’t. I called the vet who said it probably was the vaccine. Dundee > has since stopped, but since Penguin still is (although much less), I’m > going to give the vet another call.
Hmmm, sounds like a reaction to the nasal vaccination, but I do wonder if the vaccination itself doesn’t have some effects, like provoking a mild reaction affiliated to the viruses it contains… — Viviane Reber http://www.home.ch/~spaw1896 please send private mails to:
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My cat Tipper also had a sneezing spell. I think it was pollen, as the dog was sneezing also. Quite funny! We all got at least one shower. — – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello! > I have a little problem with my cat, Scott… > He’s been to the vet’s on Thursday to get his vaccination > (panleucopenia, rhinotracheitis calici, rabies and FeLV), and since > Saturday night he’s been sneezing and sneezing. He has no visible nasal > or ocular discharge, he eats normally, plays a lot with Phoenix and > doesn’t seem otherwise affected. He just suddenly sneezes repeatedly > about six times, and wipes his nose energetically afterwards. I was > wondering if it could be a side effect of the vaccinations? Scott has > always been a bit fragile with colds, we adopted him whilst he was > getting over a mild form of rhinotracheitis, but we never saw him sneeze > that much and so often. If it isn’t the vaccination, could he be > affected by the use of flour (it was "Birthday Cake Time") or by pollen? > — > Viviane Reber > http://www.home.ch/~spaw1896 > please send private mails to:
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Hi gang. My 8 year old Siamese seal pt. started sneezing a week ago… he sneezes in rapid succession at 3 or 4 times each episode (sometimes 5, the poor guy). He’ll do this about every 10-15 minutes. He’s in good humor, playing, eating, bathroom habits unchanged, etc. etc. Just sneezing. I’ve never seen this happen to him. I can’t think of anything that has changed to cause this. My other cat, a 12 year old Siamese seal pt., has picked this up as well and does it even when he comes with me to my girlfriend’s house (so it appears to not be related to the environment he’s in unless it’s pollen or something… but again, this has never happened before). I’ve been traveling and just returned otherwise I’d have taken them to the vet by now (they’re going in on Monday). In the meantime, I’m just wondering if anyone has seen this before and might know what it is? Thanks! Please reply to this group since I prefer not to give my email address out for fear of unwanted spam. Cheers, Tom
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Hi, It’s probably a slight upper respiratory infection, like a cold. URI’s are specific to cats so humans can’t catch it and cat’s can’t get one from a human. But kitty colds are contagious to other cats. If its just sneezing it should run its course in about 7-10 days. If he seems congested your vet can prescribe Chlorpheniaramine as an antihistamine/decongestant. A humidifier in the room the cat is most often in helps too. Watch for goopy, pus like discharge from the eyes. This is often a secondary complication. If you see discharge you will need specific antibiotics like Tobrex or Maxitrol to get rid of the infection. Also watch your kitty’s eating. If he becomes congested he will lose his sense of smell and may not eat. If this happens try warming up the food a little to enhance the smell or feeding really smelly fish flavored cat food to encourage him to continue eating. You can find lots of information on Upper Respiratory Infections on the General Feline Health Sites linked on this page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/catlinkspage.html Just click on each link and check the site’s table of contents. Good luck! — Tally’s Cat Page Cat Health & Behavior Links, Special Remembrances, Animal Issues & Photos! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/index.html
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My two year old Maine Coon has started sneezing up to a dozen times a day. This started about three months ago – the breeder suggested a food allergy, so we switched brands, but she is still sneezing. I took her to the vet and he said she is fine. The sneezing stopped for about three weeks but has now started again – occasionally her eyes tear with a clear liquid as well. Further, she has very little appetite for wet cat food – only her dry. Any ideas? I hate seeing her like this. Thanks
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>My two year old Maine Coon has started sneezing up to a dozen times a day.
Cats can and do get seasonal allergies just like humans. Talk with your vet to see if this is what is wrong with your kitty.
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>My two year old Maine Coon has started sneezing up to a dozen times a day. >This started about three months ago – the breeder suggested a food allergy, >so we switched brands, but she is still sneezing. I took her to the vet and >he said she is fine. The sneezing stopped for about three weeks but has now >started again – occasionally her eyes tear with a clear liquid as well. >Further, she has very little appetite for wet cat food – only her dry. Any >ideas? I hate seeing her like this. Thanks
My Maine coon apparently has pollen allergies. He doesn’t sneeze, but often coughs during oak pollen season and ragweed season. He had particularly bad coughing in one previous apartment, and was diagnosed as asthmatic, but I think it was more related to mold in the AC, or something in the carpet, because it went away when we moved to an apartment without carpet or AC. Ever since it comes back somewhat mildly during those two pollen seasons. When we were in the aforementioned apartment, he was put on Prednisone. — "There’s a seeker born every minute."
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Very likely it is an allergy.. cats (all animals actually) can be allergic to lots of things just like people.. best thing to do is check the pollen counts and see if it corresponds to your kitty’s allergy attacks. Or try and remember if theres been a change in something in the house.. new litter, new carpet, have you changed cleaning products or gotten your carpet cleaned? Do you wear a new cologne/perfume or changed your laundry detergent? It could be just about anything. Have you noticed that it happens at certain times of the day or seasons? The verterinarian I worked for did full scale allergy testing, just like they do it on humans, they shave an area on an unreachable part of the animal and administer a series of shots under the first layer of the skin and have you bring your pet back to check the reactions… This is testing is a little costly, so it might help if you can narrow it down a bit by the suggestions above… good luck!!! -Kara
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Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day This started after her first visit to the vets where she received her anti sneezing disease injection. The vet gave us a course of stuff to syringe down her throat for a week but after this we still had the occasional sneeze so we went back and were given a course of tablets to go in her food and still the occasional sneeze, do we go back again or is it possible she is allergic to something e.g house dust??? She also bites alot but more in play than anger and no real force is this normal She’s approx 12 weeks old and when calm purrs and sucks her foot Cats, don’t you just luv em Keith
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>Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day >This started after her first visit to the vets where she received her anti >sneezing disease injection. >The vet gave us a course of stuff to syringe down her throat for a week but >after this we still had the occasional sneeze so we went back and were given >a course of tablets to go in her food and still the occasional sneeze, do we >go back again or is it possible she is allergic to something e.g house >dust???
Are they dry sneezes, or does she spray mucus? If the former, it may just be a habit (I myself tend to sneeze once or twice a day!), or a reaction to dust or having partly inhaled one of her own hairs or something harmless of the sort – if the latter, it needs investigation. — Molly
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>Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day <snip> >Keith
My stray turned indoor cat has always sneezed, five years. I am using a filter fan, one of those twenty inch box fans with a washable filter on it. Also, using a frequently washed flannel pillow case for her to sleep in at night. I didn’t want her to sneeze on my comforter when she ducked under the overturned edge, but it also seems to be helping her respiratory system. Just a guess. LShaping.
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Chances are she has a viral infection, like a kitty cold. Antibiotics won’t cure it they only prevent secondary pneumonia. Give her some time and she’ll probably get over it on her own. As long as she’s bright, active and eating well I wouldn’t be concerned. If she gets depressed or loses her appetite then bring her to a vet straight away. J. Martin DVM – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day > This started after her first visit to the vets where she received her anti > sneezing disease injection. > The vet gave us a course of stuff to syringe down her throat for a week but > after this we still had the occasional sneeze so we went back and were given > a course of tablets to go in her food and still the occasional sneeze, do we > go back again or is it possible she is allergic to something e.g house > dust??? > She also bites alot but more in play than anger and no real force is this > normal > She’s approx 12 weeks old and when calm purrs and sucks her foot > Cats, don’t you just luv em > Keith
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Wow all this helpful information. Thanks to everyone who answered, I am now no longer concerned as they are only dry sneezes and she is otherwise enjoying herself. Thanks Keith
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My 10 month old has periodic bouts of sneezing with a little goop in the eyes and sometimes, her head is hot and she’ll spend the day sleeping. It doesn’t last for more than a day. SOmetimes the sneeze comes up if she’s working hard chasing toys. The vet said don’t use antibiotics. A bordatella shot, fairly new for cats, hasn’t helped. I have a Persian who does the same thing supposedly from carrying Herpes, and since my kitten is a himalayan mix, she might have a similar thing. I’d like to know more about what I could do, am afraid she’ll be sneezing thru her life forever…
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My cats have all had colds. Usually it takes them about two rounds of antibiotics before they are cured. You have to be sure to finish the antibiotic or else they might catch it again or it won’t fully go away. My seven month old kitten has had quite a few upper respiratory infections and they have never made her tired or eat less, she just sneezes and has goopy eyes. I would just keep giving your cat her antibiotic and watch for a reoccuring infection after you finish. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Over the past couple of a days my 8 month old indoor female tabby has been > sneezing with some frequency and she obviously is having trouble breathing > through her nose, because she is keeping her mouth slightly open. Her > appetite and energy level appear fine. She was spayed 5 days ago, and it > looks like she caught a respiratory infection. I took her to the vet > yesterday, and her temperature was normal. She received a shot of > antibiotics and the vet gave me antibiotics to administer twice a day. Has > anyone had a similiar experience and how long does it usually take for a > cat’s "cold" to run its course? Thanks.
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One of our guys recently had a kitty cold. He was like your female, sneezing and breathing through his mouth (pour baby). The Vet suggested letting it run it’s course. Without antibiotics it went away in about a week. Lisa
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Over the past couple of a days my 8 month old indoor female tabby has been > sneezing with some frequency and she obviously is having trouble breathing > through her nose, because she is keeping her mouth slightly open. Her > appetite and energy level appear fine. She was spayed 5 days ago, and it > looks like she caught a respiratory infection. I took her to the vet > yesterday, and her temperature was normal. She received a shot of > antibiotics and the vet gave me antibiotics to administer twice a day. Has > anyone had a similiar experience and how long does it usually take for a > cat’s "cold" to run its course? Thanks.
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Over the past couple of a days my 8 month old indoor female tabby has been sneezing with some frequency and she obviously is having trouble breathing through her nose, because she is keeping her mouth slightly open. Her appetite and energy level appear fine. She was spayed 5 days ago, and it looks like she caught a respiratory infection. I took her to the vet yesterday, and her temperature was normal. She received a shot of antibiotics and the vet gave me antibiotics to administer twice a day. Has anyone had a similiar experience and how long does it usually take for a cat’s "cold" to run its course? Thanks.
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Hello everyone! My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a behavioural trait that some dogs have? Thanks, Michael
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And what kind of puppy is this? <g> Does the dog have a special bed where she sleeps and what is it made of? buglady take out the dog before replying – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello everyone! >My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been >exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, >she sneezes a lot
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>Hello everyone! >My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been >exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, >she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the >only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse >sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. >Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a >behavioural trait that some dogs have?
My Havanese does this and I have always attributed it to his long hair, some of which enters his nose. –Marshall I have read rpdb for over three years. Consequently, I urge newbies to attend to the civil and rational posts of the rpdb regulars from whom I have learned much. They include: Amy Dahl, Diane Blackman, Janet Boss, Susan Fraser, Avrama Gingold, Lynn Kosmakos, Bob Maida, Cindy Tittle Moore, Denna Pace, John Richardson, Ludwig Smith, and Terri Willis. Marshall Lev Dermer/ Department of Psychology/ University of http://www.uwm.edu/~dermer "Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight."–William Safire
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> And what kind of puppy is this? <g> > Does the dog have a special bed where she sleeps and what is it made of?
The puppy is part Pomeranian, part Chihuahua. She does not have a special bed; she will sometimes sleep on the carpeted floor at the foot of her bed, or on the couch. She also snores, and sometimes when awake will breath oddly, which I don’t have the words to describe at the moment. :-/ Michael
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> My Havanese does this and I have always attributed it to his > long hair, some of which enters his nose.
Unfortunately, I don’t believe this to be the case with Nann (the dog in question). She has short hair, and there are no other pets in the apartment. Michael
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See a vet to rule out an upper-respiratory infection (can be treated easily). -Denise
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello everyone! > My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been > exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, > she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the > only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse > sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. > Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a > behavioural trait that some dogs have? > Thanks, > Michael
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>She also snores, and sometimes when awake will breath oddly, which I don’t >have the words to describe at the moment. :-/
Sounds like a possible partially obstructed airway, maybe should be looked at by a Vet. Good luck. Marilyn WWW.DogSack.com
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j&d it is hard to tell you what to do. all puppys sneeze some as a natural thing but if it is infrequent and esp . if a short snout dog it is maybe a breed thing. but if you don’t have one of those and even if you do and are worried see your vet. look up your breed–and see what it says about the sneezing if anything. you said for some time now. i take it there is no upper resp.? is the pup eating and acting normal? ——-maybe just a phone call to the vets explaining the exact behavior —be specific with length of time—-when doing this etc and i am sure they will advise you also. hope this helps .
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My dog sneezes in the morning when he wakes up. I wonder is that normal? Husky
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> See a vet to rule out an upper-respiratory infection (can be treated > easily). > -Denise > Hello everyone! > My girlfriend’s puppy (9/10 months old) has for some time been > exhibiting an odd behaviour. When she sleeps, or when she gets excited, > she sneezes a lot. This has been ongoing for a few months now, and the > only articles I could find on dogs and sneezing were ones on reverse > sneezing, which doesn’t seem to be what she’s doing. > Is this something we should be concerned about, or is it just a > behavioural trait that some dogs have? > Thanks, > Michael
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My friend Maria’s cat Tommy is 19 years old and seems to be healthy in most respects, except that he has been sneezing regularly for a couple of months. The vet has given him antibiotic and vitamin shots, and he has dietary supplements as well, but nothing has changed. He doesn’t go outside, as he lives in a top floor flat – could he have developed an allergy? Would his age affect what kind of treatment he could be prescribed? If anyone has any ideas as to the what why and how of this, please mail Maria with your Many thanks to all previous responders. Love Simon
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You may want to have the vet check his nose – not to alarm you, but a nasal tumor could cause sneezing or it could be something stuck in his nose.
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It could also be the beginning of an upper respiratory infection. At the age of this cat it would be worth it to take the cat to the vet. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >My friend Maria’s cat Tommy is 19 years old and seems to be healthy in most >respects, except that he has been sneezing regularly for a couple of months. >The vet has given him antibiotic and vitamin shots, and he has dietary >supplements as well, but nothing has changed. He doesn’t go outside, as he >lives in a top floor flat – could he have developed an allergy? Would his >age affect what kind of treatment he could be prescribed? If anyone has any >ideas as to the what why and how of this, please mail Maria with your >Many thanks to all previous responders. >Love >Simon
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Hello! I have a little problem with my cat, Scott… He’s been to the vet’s on Thursday to get his vaccination (panleucopenia, rhinotracheitis calici, rabies and FeLV), and since Saturday night he’s been sneezing and sneezing. He has no visible nasal or ocular discharge, he eats normally, plays a lot with Phoenix and doesn’t seem otherwise affected. He just suddenly sneezes repeatedly about six times, and wipes his nose energetically afterwards. I was wondering if it could be a side effect of the vaccinations? Scott has always been a bit fragile with colds, we adopted him whilst he was getting over a mild form of rhinotracheitis, but we never saw him sneeze that much and so often. If it isn’t the vaccination, could he be affected by the use of flour (it was "Birthday Cake Time") or by pollen? — Viviane Reber http://www.home.ch/~spaw1896 please send private mails to:
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello! >I have a little problem with my cat, Scott… >He’s been to the vet’s on Thursday to get his vaccination >(panleucopenia, rhinotracheitis calici, rabies and FeLV), and since >Saturday night he’s been sneezing and sneezing. He has no visible nasal >or ocular discharge, he eats normally, plays a lot with Phoenix and >doesn’t seem otherwise affected. He just suddenly sneezes repeatedly >about six times, and wipes his nose energetically afterwards. I was >wondering if it could be a side effect of the vaccinations? Scott has >always been a bit fragile with colds, we adopted him whilst he was >getting over a mild form of rhinotracheitis, but we never saw him sneeze >that much and so often. If it isn’t the vaccination, could he be >affected by the use of flour (it was "Birthday Cake Time") or by pollen?
Did Scott get all his vaccinations via shots? Penguin’s been sneezing some (no nose wiping, though) for a couple of weeks since she got a nasal type vaccine a couple of weeks ago. Dundee was sneezing too; Ben Nevis wasn’t. I called the vet who said it probably was the vaccine. Dundee has since stopped, but since Penguin still is (although much less), I’m going to give the vet another call.
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> Did Scott get all his vaccinations via shots?
Yep! (he sure screamed like hell – he hates vets) > Penguin’s been sneezing > some (no nose wiping, though) for a couple of weeks since she got a nasal > type vaccine a couple of weeks ago. Dundee was sneezing too; Ben Nevis > wasn’t. I called the vet who said it probably was the vaccine. Dundee > has since stopped, but since Penguin still is (although much less), I’m > going to give the vet another call.
Hmmm, sounds like a reaction to the nasal vaccination, but I do wonder if the vaccination itself doesn’t have some effects, like provoking a mild reaction affiliated to the viruses it contains… — Viviane Reber http://www.home.ch/~spaw1896 please send private mails to:
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My cat Tipper also had a sneezing spell. I think it was pollen, as the dog was sneezing also. Quite funny! We all got at least one shower. — – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello! > I have a little problem with my cat, Scott… > He’s been to the vet’s on Thursday to get his vaccination > (panleucopenia, rhinotracheitis calici, rabies and FeLV), and since > Saturday night he’s been sneezing and sneezing. He has no visible nasal > or ocular discharge, he eats normally, plays a lot with Phoenix and > doesn’t seem otherwise affected. He just suddenly sneezes repeatedly > about six times, and wipes his nose energetically afterwards. I was > wondering if it could be a side effect of the vaccinations? Scott has > always been a bit fragile with colds, we adopted him whilst he was > getting over a mild form of rhinotracheitis, but we never saw him sneeze > that much and so often. If it isn’t the vaccination, could he be > affected by the use of flour (it was "Birthday Cake Time") or by pollen? > — > Viviane Reber > http://www.home.ch/~spaw1896 > please send private mails to:
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Hi gang. My 8 year old Siamese seal pt. started sneezing a week ago… he sneezes in rapid succession at 3 or 4 times each episode (sometimes 5, the poor guy). He’ll do this about every 10-15 minutes. He’s in good humor, playing, eating, bathroom habits unchanged, etc. etc. Just sneezing. I’ve never seen this happen to him. I can’t think of anything that has changed to cause this. My other cat, a 12 year old Siamese seal pt., has picked this up as well and does it even when he comes with me to my girlfriend’s house (so it appears to not be related to the environment he’s in unless it’s pollen or something… but again, this has never happened before). I’ve been traveling and just returned otherwise I’d have taken them to the vet by now (they’re going in on Monday). In the meantime, I’m just wondering if anyone has seen this before and might know what it is? Thanks! Please reply to this group since I prefer not to give my email address out for fear of unwanted spam. Cheers, Tom
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Hi, It’s probably a slight upper respiratory infection, like a cold. URI’s are specific to cats so humans can’t catch it and cat’s can’t get one from a human. But kitty colds are contagious to other cats. If its just sneezing it should run its course in about 7-10 days. If he seems congested your vet can prescribe Chlorpheniaramine as an antihistamine/decongestant. A humidifier in the room the cat is most often in helps too. Watch for goopy, pus like discharge from the eyes. This is often a secondary complication. If you see discharge you will need specific antibiotics like Tobrex or Maxitrol to get rid of the infection. Also watch your kitty’s eating. If he becomes congested he will lose his sense of smell and may not eat. If this happens try warming up the food a little to enhance the smell or feeding really smelly fish flavored cat food to encourage him to continue eating. You can find lots of information on Upper Respiratory Infections on the General Feline Health Sites linked on this page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/catlinkspage.html Just click on each link and check the site’s table of contents. Good luck! — Tally’s Cat Page Cat Health & Behavior Links, Special Remembrances, Animal Issues & Photos! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/index.html
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My two year old Maine Coon has started sneezing up to a dozen times a day. This started about three months ago – the breeder suggested a food allergy, so we switched brands, but she is still sneezing. I took her to the vet and he said she is fine. The sneezing stopped for about three weeks but has now started again – occasionally her eyes tear with a clear liquid as well. Further, she has very little appetite for wet cat food – only her dry. Any ideas? I hate seeing her like this. Thanks
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>My two year old Maine Coon has started sneezing up to a dozen times a day.
Cats can and do get seasonal allergies just like humans. Talk with your vet to see if this is what is wrong with your kitty.
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>My two year old Maine Coon has started sneezing up to a dozen times a day. >This started about three months ago – the breeder suggested a food allergy, >so we switched brands, but she is still sneezing. I took her to the vet and >he said she is fine. The sneezing stopped for about three weeks but has now >started again – occasionally her eyes tear with a clear liquid as well. >Further, she has very little appetite for wet cat food – only her dry. Any >ideas? I hate seeing her like this. Thanks
My Maine coon apparently has pollen allergies. He doesn’t sneeze, but often coughs during oak pollen season and ragweed season. He had particularly bad coughing in one previous apartment, and was diagnosed as asthmatic, but I think it was more related to mold in the AC, or something in the carpet, because it went away when we moved to an apartment without carpet or AC. Ever since it comes back somewhat mildly during those two pollen seasons. When we were in the aforementioned apartment, he was put on Prednisone. — "There’s a seeker born every minute."
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Very likely it is an allergy.. cats (all animals actually) can be allergic to lots of things just like people.. best thing to do is check the pollen counts and see if it corresponds to your kitty’s allergy attacks. Or try and remember if theres been a change in something in the house.. new litter, new carpet, have you changed cleaning products or gotten your carpet cleaned? Do you wear a new cologne/perfume or changed your laundry detergent? It could be just about anything. Have you noticed that it happens at certain times of the day or seasons? The verterinarian I worked for did full scale allergy testing, just like they do it on humans, they shave an area on an unreachable part of the animal and administer a series of shots under the first layer of the skin and have you bring your pet back to check the reactions… This is testing is a little costly, so it might help if you can narrow it down a bit by the suggestions above… good luck!!! -Kara
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Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day This started after her first visit to the vets where she received her anti sneezing disease injection. The vet gave us a course of stuff to syringe down her throat for a week but after this we still had the occasional sneeze so we went back and were given a course of tablets to go in her food and still the occasional sneeze, do we go back again or is it possible she is allergic to something e.g house dust??? She also bites alot but more in play than anger and no real force is this normal She’s approx 12 weeks old and when calm purrs and sucks her foot Cats, don’t you just luv em Keith
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>Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day >This started after her first visit to the vets where she received her anti >sneezing disease injection. >The vet gave us a course of stuff to syringe down her throat for a week but >after this we still had the occasional sneeze so we went back and were given >a course of tablets to go in her food and still the occasional sneeze, do we >go back again or is it possible she is allergic to something e.g house >dust???
Are they dry sneezes, or does she spray mucus? If the former, it may just be a habit (I myself tend to sneeze once or twice a day!), or a reaction to dust or having partly inhaled one of her own hairs or something harmless of the sort – if the latter, it needs investigation. — Molly
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>Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day <snip> >Keith
My stray turned indoor cat has always sneezed, five years. I am using a filter fan, one of those twenty inch box fans with a washable filter on it. Also, using a frequently washed flannel pillow case for her to sleep in at night. I didn’t want her to sneeze on my comforter when she ducked under the overturned edge, but it also seems to be helping her respiratory system. Just a guess. LShaping.
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Chances are she has a viral infection, like a kitty cold. Antibiotics won’t cure it they only prevent secondary pneumonia. Give her some time and she’ll probably get over it on her own. As long as she’s bright, active and eating well I wouldn’t be concerned. If she gets depressed or loses her appetite then bring her to a vet straight away. J. Martin DVM – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Our cat Poppie sneezes about once or twice a day > This started after her first visit to the vets where she received her anti > sneezing disease injection. > The vet gave us a course of stuff to syringe down her throat for a week but > after this we still had the occasional sneeze so we went back and were given > a course of tablets to go in her food and still the occasional sneeze, do we > go back again or is it possible she is allergic to something e.g house > dust??? > She also bites alot but more in play than anger and no real force is this > normal > She’s approx 12 weeks old and when calm purrs and sucks her foot > Cats, don’t you just luv em > Keith
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Wow all this helpful information. Thanks to everyone who answered, I am now no longer concerned as they are only dry sneezes and she is otherwise enjoying herself. Thanks Keith
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My 10 month old has periodic bouts of sneezing with a little goop in the eyes and sometimes, her head is hot and she’ll spend the day sleeping. It doesn’t last for more than a day. SOmetimes the sneeze comes up if she’s working hard chasing toys. The vet said don’t use antibiotics. A bordatella shot, fairly new for cats, hasn’t helped. I have a Persian who does the same thing supposedly from carrying Herpes, and since my kitten is a himalayan mix, she might have a similar thing. I’d like to know more about what I could do, am afraid she’ll be sneezing thru her life forever…
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My cats have all had colds. Usually it takes them about two rounds of antibiotics before they are cured. You have to be sure to finish the antibiotic or else they might catch it again or it won’t fully go away. My seven month old kitten has had quite a few upper respiratory infections and they have never made her tired or eat less, she just sneezes and has goopy eyes. I would just keep giving your cat her antibiotic and watch for a reoccuring infection after you finish. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Over the past couple of a days my 8 month old indoor female tabby has been > sneezing with some frequency and she obviously is having trouble breathing > through her nose, because she is keeping her mouth slightly open. Her > appetite and energy level appear fine. She was spayed 5 days ago, and it > looks like she caught a respiratory infection. I took her to the vet > yesterday, and her temperature was normal. She received a shot of > antibiotics and the vet gave me antibiotics to administer twice a day. Has > anyone had a similiar experience and how long does it usually take for a > cat’s "cold" to run its course? Thanks.
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One of our guys recently had a kitty cold. He was like your female, sneezing and breathing through his mouth (pour baby). The Vet suggested letting it run it’s course. Without antibiotics it went away in about a week. Lisa
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Over the past couple of a days my 8 month old indoor female tabby has been > sneezing with some frequency and she obviously is having trouble breathing > through her nose, because she is keeping her mouth slightly open. Her > appetite and energy level appear fine. She was spayed 5 days ago, and it > looks like she caught a respiratory infection. I took her to the vet > yesterday, and her temperature was normal. She received a shot of > antibiotics and the vet gave me antibiotics to administer twice a day. Has > anyone had a similiar experience and how long does it usually take for a > cat’s "cold" to run its course? Thanks.
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Over the past couple of a days my 8 month old indoor female tabby has been sneezing with some frequency and she obviously is having trouble breathing through her nose, because she is keeping her mouth slightly open. Her appetite and energy level appear fine. She was spayed 5 days ago, and it looks like she caught a respiratory infection. I took her to the vet yesterday, and her temperature was normal. She received a shot of antibiotics and the vet gave me antibiotics to administer twice a day. Has anyone had a similiar experience and how long does it usually take for a cat’s "cold" to run its course? Thanks.
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