When your pet isn’t acting quite right, sometimes it’s tough to tell if you should let it ride or take it more seriously. For example, when should your sneezing cat be examined?

Cats sneeze once in a while if their nasal cavity is irritated. But if the sneezing persists, that needs looking into.

Taking a video of your buddy in the act could help your veterinarian, because coughing, wheezing and gagging can mimic sneezing.

True sneezing can be caused by many things, including inhaled foreign objects, dental disease, infections or tumors — just to name a few. Frequent sneezing, especially along with other symptoms, like nasal discharge or loss of appetite, is reason enough to schedule a veterinary visit.