Cat virus?

MarleysMama · 02-22-2008, 12:34 AM

My (indoor) cat has been sneezing up a storm for the past few days, though today was noticeably better. I can't tell if it's hairballs (there's a little dry hacking with the sneezes) or a cat virus. He doesn't have any nasal discharge. We've all been sick with a human flu, wondering if the cat has a kitty one. I'm going to buy him some hairball remover when I go to the store tomorrow, and see if that doesn't help. Any ideas? I've never had a cat get a cold before.

MarleysMama · 02-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Looks like there were no ideas... but all is well! Marley seems to have given up his sneezing fits, so I'm guessing it was just a little kitty virus. Now if I could just shake my human virus, all would be back to normal!

Siamese · 02-24-2008, 06:45 PM

Well I'm glad it all got taken care of! It does just sound like he had a little cold....I've had cats get them before, but now that I think about it, I guess it does seem rather rare for them to get sick like that. He may have also gotten into something he shouldn't have (like a dusty area) and it took him a few days to get it out of his system.

Fluffball · 02-26-2008, 11:44 AM

I have seen my cats sneeze on occasion, which I always found to be somewhat unsettling personally.

Cats can get a cold though, and it's possible that's what set the sneezing off.

As long as he's alright now, you should try not to worry too much about it.

BillysMa · 02-26-2008, 07:01 PM

Even if he is an indoor cat, you could possibly have brought something home to him. Do you fuss other cats when you are out and about? I know I am sucker for a pretty furry face!

Any how I am glad he is better now.

cream · 02-29-2008, 11:56 AM

Our newest little kitty sneezes a good deal too, and even though she has been checked out when we adopted her and by a vet, she is all good to go. I just find it funny since I have sinus issues anyways and now I have a cat to match with me on the sneezes and stuffy nose!

MarleysMama · 03-01-2008, 01:04 AM

Aw, poor thing, Cream! We used to have a cat with a deviated septum, always breathed through her mouth. She was a funny thing.

Marley was sick when we got him (from a rescue mission), but has been well since then up to this virus. I wonder if his previous illness makes him more susceptible.