Sneezing, Reverse Sneezing, and Gagging in Cats

 
Sneezing refers to the normal reflexive behavior of expelling air to remove matter through the nasal cavity. Reverse sneezing, on the other hand, refers to the reflex of bringing air into the body to remove irritants in the upper area that lies behind the nose. A cat will reflexively gag to remove irritants from the its larynx; a behavior that is commonly misinterpreted as vomiting.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Sneezing is often accompanied by a sudden movement of the head downwards, with a closed mouth. The force of this action may cause the cat's nose to hit the ground. Rever ...read more

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