Why do cats sneeze?

United States
November 26, 2007 10:48pm CST
Today my cat was sitting beside me on the arm of my computer chair. She was cleaning herself and suddenly went into a fit of sneezes. After it was over, she acted as if nothing had happened. It was as if someone had held some pepper very close to her nose. I don't think I've ever seen a cat sneeze so much before. Why do cats sneeze? Does your cat sneeze often? Do you think there could have been an allergen on her coat that she was sneezing at? What's your thoughts on the subject. Would love to hear your opinion.
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28 Nov 07
My wee cat sneezes ebery now and again when he has the cold. The pour wee soul. You can hear him all over the house he is so loud at it and when it get really bad we take him to the vets.
@sugarfloss (2139)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 07
"Pets and people sneeze for two reasons. Either the membranes that line their nose are inflamed or a foreign object of some sort is present in the nostrils. Nasal membranes become inflamed either because the pet was exposed to a chemical irritant or it has contracted a respiratory tract infection" I found this on http://www.2ndchance.info/sneezing.htm maybe when she was cleaning herself,a foreign object was in her nostrils.Just a guess.Hope this helps!