I’ve never been sneezed on by my first cat, Avery, or any other cats until I met Bjorn and Athos, two Persian cats that joined our home recently. These two newbies are full of sneezes, and they often end up on my face, sometimes multiple times a week. It’s quite an experience, especially when followed by a quick lick of their nose, as if they’re cleaning themselves without any effort.
Why does this happen? What causes it, and does it lead to anything worse for a cat’s human than discomfort, annoyance, and confusion? I’m going to delve into these questions. Firstly, can I catch anything bad if my cat sneezes in my face? I’m not a vet or a scientist, but based on my understanding and experience with cats, you’re unlikely to catch colds or viruses from them. Apart from rabies, cats and dogs are not known to transmit diseases to humans through their saliva. It’s strange to think about, especially considering many dangerous diseases come from animals. For instance, I used to have a pet snake, Havana, and knew I could catch salmonella from her. But cats and dogs are different; you’re unlikely to catch anything from them. What about new illnesses? While it’s possible, it’s a rare phenomenon for cats or dogs to transmit new diseases to humans. Why does my cat keep sneezing on my face? You might think it’s a cold, but your cat might not be sick at all. I believe part of it could be due to their breed, as Persian cats seem to sneeze more frequently. Perhaps it’s because of their facial structure, which might cause more mucus buildup, or maybe they have more allergies. My cats definitely have environmental allergies.The evidence is that cats tear up quite a lot throughout the day. I have many allergies where I live. I suspect it’s the sycamore trees behind my house as their pollen is insane. But I’m not sure. Shaving my cats can help reduce airborne allergies. I learned to shave them in a way they don’t hate so much. Bathing a cat may also help, but I don’t do it often as it stresses my cats. Only if really necessary due to terrible accidents in the litter department.
My cats sometimes sneeze when they sniff hard to figure out a smell. I get the after effects as I’m near. I’ve had one of my cats, Athos, go into violent sneezing fits after being shaved or brushed. Furminator Long Hair for Cats Undercoat Deshedding Tool – Amazon / eBay. When my cats start sniffing too intently, I say ‘Easy, easy’. Sometimes it backfires as I pat them and get closer to the wet zone. But sometimes I can settle them down and prevent sneezing. Cats would sneeze if they sniff aggressively. The only way to know the cause of your cat’s sneezing is to go to a vet and tell them what’s going on, how often your cat sneezes, and what they sneeze around. They can help figure out the problem and maybe remedy the sneezing entirely or near entirely. Why do you think cats most often sneeze in a human’s face? If you’ve known any cats to sneeze, do they do it often? How often would you say? Do you have any idea why they sneeze so much? Do you know of anything you can catch from a cat sneezing in your face? What about something you can’t get any other way? If you’ve ever had a cat sneeze in your face, how do you feel when it happens? I get a bit frustrated and sigh, but often I will laugh and go get a tissue. Would love to hear your thoughts, stories, and opinions in the comments down below.
