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An odd one off kitten sneeze is nothing to worry about. Continuous kitten sneezing can be a symptom of infection. There are various reasons your kitten may be sneezing, here are a few of them.

1. The kitten could be suffering from allergies. Kittens can be allergic to a variety of things. These include allergies to dust, pollen, mold, cigarette smoke, chemicals, carpet cleaners, aerosols, candle smoke, dust in kitty litter and some other things. Similar to when a human being gets hay fever, or is allergic to dust and sneezes – the kittens allergic reaction is sneezing.

2. Continuous sneezing could also be a symptom of Upper Respiratory Infection. This is very common and contagious among cats, it is like a cat version of the flu. URI affect the nose, mouth and sinuses, caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Other symptoms of this kind of infection include fever, wet nose, coughing, and watery eyes.

3. A kitten could also be sneezing because a foreign object is stuck in its respiratory tract. If this is a case – you should be able to see if something there by using a flashlight. You can attempt to remove the object with tweezers, but it would be a good idea to take her to the vet.

4. Tooth decay also cause continuous sneezing in kittens. Other symptoms are bad breath, swollen gums, and puss in the mouth area. Young kittens are not very likely to experience tooth decay but it is possible.

Various different things can cause sneezing in kittens. If you notice continuous sneezing in your kitten, and you can’t see clearly why, take your kitten to the veterinarian.