My cat is 15 years old, is an inside cat and just started sneezing ALOT day and night. He's never done this before. What is wrong?

poseidon

Hello Kat Lady,

Sneezing in cats is quite natural and it does not necessarily mean there is a problem. But this is not alsways the case of course.

The average lifespan for a cat is about 15-19 years but they can live considerably longer and the fact that your pet is 'getting on' could be a factor.

However he could have also contracted an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) or even managed to get something stuck in his nose which is irritating him and causing him to sneeze.

My advice is to take him to your vet and let him/her check your cat over, especially if there are other symptoms such as runny eyes or nose, wheezing or he has difficulty breathing. I am sure you will agree it is better safe than sorry.

Good luck and I hope this has been of help.

Cy
(Poseidon)

Clough

I also found information on the folloiwng site to be informative: Common Causes of Cat Sneezing – What makes your cat sneeze?

Doberman

It's probably just old age setting in...