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Coughing, Sneezing

If your cat and dog’s sneezes are more than occasional or are accompanied by blood or mucus, or if your pet has a concurrent discharge from his eyes or also has a cough, the sneeze may be a sign of more significant problems.

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Coughing, Sneezing

Whether you’re concerned, or just curious, read on for some possible reasons why your pet might sneeze:

A simple, benign tickle This may be the most obvious cause of sneezing. A simple tickle in the pet’s nose, such as a bit of dust or a mild chemical irritant, can cause a reflexive sneeze. Please think of the animated pet that sneezes when he inhales a bit of pepper. This kind of sneezing is not unlike scratching a tickle or an itch.

Respiratory infections Another common cause of sneezing is associated with a respiratory infection, most often a viral infection. That’s right, our feline friends can get colds too.

likely infectious diseases include:

Herpes virus
Calicivirus
Chlamydia infections
Bacterial infections such as Mycoplasma

Less commonly seen fungal infections can also cause sinus disease that results in nasal inflammation. Viral respiratory infections may be accompanied by a cough and even more commonly by excessive tearing or discharge accumulating in the eyes.