Sneezing dilema

Leesy · 27-01-2010, 02:41 PM

Has anybody had a problem with their cat sneezing at all, only last night after I had just had my bath I noticed Maxi was sneezing alot and he has been sneezing quite abit since through the night and also today.
He has not got a runny nose or eyes he just sneezes, he seems fine within himself and is eating OK.
I decided to phone the vets this morning just to see what they said and they said to keep an eye on him and see how he goes and if he gets any worse to fetch him in.
I did mention to them that I had put some new Lavender scented candles on before I had a bath and they said that this could have caused him to have some sort of irritation in his nose as they have very sensitive noses.
What I was wondering is has anybody had anything like this happen to their cats at all as I am just abit alarmed by him keep sneezing like that, it is like somebody who sneezes when they have Hay- Fever

angieh · 27-01-2010, 02:44 PM

Sounds like an allergy to something Leesy. I've had cats giving the odd sneeze but not like you describe. OH has those multi-sneezing fits though for no apparent reason and nothing to do with lavender candles! He can sneeze 20+ times and then it just stops and can go days before he has another bout. No idea what causes it.

Leesy · 27-01-2010, 02:47 PM

Another thought I have had is I have got a different fabric conditioner that I have been using which is quite strong smelling and have been drying washing on the radiators which exagerates the smell, I wonder if it could be something to do with that

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angieh · 27-01-2010, 03:22 PM

I'm not good with perfumey smells - they can make me wheeze as can diesel fumes and all sorts of household cleaning products. I know I am not a cat, but I would think that cats could suffer the same.

Leesy · 27-01-2010, 03:26 PM

I have phoned the vets and booked him in as he has started coughing a liittle bit now when he has been eating food, only when eating though

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Do you think I am being abit over cautious.

angieh · 27-01-2010, 03:29 PM

Well, maybe ......... but it's much better safe and you know Maxi best. He may have a bit of a cold.

Shelley123 · 27-01-2010, 03:37 PM

Leesy,
you're probs doing the right thing if he's coughing when eating. It will put your mind at rest

Leesy · 27-01-2010, 03:49 PM

I have just been playing with him a little bit and he was not coughing but sort of if you know what I mean it was beginning

, and he wasn`t exactly charging around so he is still off at 6.50pm.

angieh · 27-01-2010, 03:51 PM

Good Luck Leesy - I do hope all really is well. Please give His Honour a chin tickle from me!

Leesy · 27-01-2010, 04:05 PM

Thanks will let you know how he has gone on, will no doubt be nothing to worry about, but at least I will beable to rest easy.

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