It can also be a reason for an allergy to a kitten. last … Irritants. Symptoms can be very similar, although the feline herpes virus is more likely to cause ulcers on the eye, while the calicivirus causes ulcers on the tongue. In most cases, the veterinarian may take a swab from the cat’s mouth, eyes, throat, and send it to a lab to confirm an infection. The Calicivirus also can cause a transient shifting leg arthritis.If I see a cat that is lame in one leg and then a few days later is lame in a different leg … My cat has been sneezing 5-6-7 times in a row and then stops for about a half an hour then again. It started this morning around ten o''clock and it is now 2:00pm I have to go to work tomorrow and will be gone for a few days. Sneezing is often accompanied by a sudden movement of the head downwards, with a closed mouth. Q. Some people say that their cat keeps sneezing and fine. She's 3. Seemingly benign irritants can trigger sneezing. She sleeps a lot too since I got her but I'm sure that's normal for a cat? She was eating and active and did not have a fever or a runny nose or eyes. If your cat’s sneezing is … my siamese mix, thing 1 (i have both thing 1 and thing 2, named after the characters in the dr. seuss book!) Symptoms and Types. Just like with people, a variety of issues could cause your cat to have sneezing attacks. I adopted my kitty from the ASPCA about 4 weeks ago. A cat will reflexively gag to remove irritants from the its larynx; a behavior that is commonly misinterpreted as vomiting. The other feline virus responsible for cat sneezing is the Calicivirus. Cats will sneeze for any number of reasons. Ingrid King of The Conscious Cat says, "The most common reason for sneezing cats is an upper respiratory infection, although allergies can cause sneezing, too." This virus is common in outdoor cats and is transmitted by deep bite wounds that occur during fights. To answer your question ‘ why is my cat sneezing’ , let’s decipher the possible cause or causes and if it warrants a visit to the vet. Cat sneezing a lot after moving: One of the main causes of sneezing in a cat is infected. My cat started sneezing 5-10 times in a row since yesterday? He sneezes regularly, sometimes having what I call sneeze attacks, where he sneezes repeatedly over and over and spraying mucous out of his nose. started sneezing last nite in a very peculiar way. A more serious type of virus, the feline immunodeficiency virus, also can cause sneezing in cats. She would sneeze a few times in a row and then not sneeze again for hours or even days. Brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds of cats, such as Persians or Himalayans, are more prone to the herpes virus than other types of cats. Doesn't like to play much but I do play with her at least once a day. My 12-year-old cat, Buddy, has a constantly stuffed-up and runny nose. hey everyone! 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