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Do cats sneeze more when seasons change, even with no other symptoms?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9.3 lbs

My cat has been sneezing frequently all day with absolutely no other symptoms. Do cats sneeze more as the seasons change?

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 1, 2017

It is possible that Bits may be suffering from seasonal allergies, but the sneezing could also be due to a respiratory infection. I would keep an eye on Bits for now, and if she keeps sneezing or develops other signs such as coughing, eye discharge, or nasal discharge, then I would have her seen by a vet on Monday.

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on June 4, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Kall is having issues with sneezing. Sneezing in cats can be due to a variety of reasons, including allergies, an upper respiratory infection, or material in the nose, among others. If she has no nasal or eye discharge, no coughing/inappetence, vomiting, or other signs of illness, I would continue to monitor it at this time. If she stops eating, develops discharge or otherwise feels bad, then I would recommend she be evaluated by her regular veterinarian to determine if something more is going on that needs to be addressed. Good luck!
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