Establishing Cause and Effect. . . Cause and effect is one of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in science and is often misused by lawyers, the media, politicians and even scientists themselves, in an attempt to add legitimacy to research.
Cat sneezing can be attributed to a number of causes, the most common ranging from irritants to allergens to viral infections. Here at Catster, weâve looked broadly into the most frequent reasons why you might have a sneezing cat.
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.