It can be a little gross, but beyond that,
cat eye discharge can sometimes indicate an eye problem that needs to be looked at by your veterinarian.
Cat eye discharge is a sign of many different eye diseases and disorders, including corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis and entropion (an eyelid that rolls inward, allowing the hairs on the skin to irritate the eye).
Not exact matches
Keep your
cat's nose and
eyes free of
discharge.
The feline herpes virus is highly contagious, and the most common way for it to spread is through direct contact with the
discharge from an infected
cat's
eyes, mouth or nose.
The mode of transmission is believed to be via direct contact with the
eye and nasal
discharge of
cats infected with c. psittaci.
Affected
cats may experience sneezing,
eye and nasal
discharge, conjunctivitis, lethargy, loss of appetite, sores on the gums and soft tissues of the oral cavity, and lameness.
A
cat with uveitis may squint or blink frequently, may have a thin
discharge from the
eye and may want to hide from light.
However,
cats often have other symptoms such as
eye and nasal
discharge, fever, lethargy, decreased appetite and difficulty breathing.
There are many causes of unusual
discharge from the
eyes — nearly every opthamological problem in
cats causes the
eyes to water, and without a physical examination it is impossible to be specific.
Healthy Kittens and
cats during their maintenance years have
eyes that are very clear and bright, with no evidence of tearing or
discharging.
From a yellow, gooey
discharge to excessive tearing, WebMD explains causes and treatment of
eye discharge in
cats.
Cats in their later years may develop a cloudy appearance of their
eyes, including, tearing, and / or
discharge.
Affected
cats typically show sneezing, nasal
discharge, conjunctivitis,
eye discharge, and mouth ulcers.
If your
cat has a lot of
eye and nasal
discharge, you can clean it away with a warm, wet washcloth or a cloth soaked with saline solution.
It's spread through direct contact with saliva,
eye or nose
discharge, or sometimes the feces of infected
cats.
This virus shares symptoms with other feline viruses such as rhinotracheitis (differentiated from calicivirus by more sneezing,
eye inflammation and
discharge) and chlamydiosis where in addition to some of the aforementioned symptoms your
cat would also be suffering from conjunctivitis (red
eyes).
Commonly called «
cat flu» as its symptoms include sneezing, fever,
discharge from the nose and
eyes, and mouth ulcers.
Initial exposure to the FIP virus usually results in no obvious clinical disease, although some
cats may experience a mild upper respiratory disease that is characterized by sneezing, watery
eyes, and watery nasal
discharge.
Upper respiratory infections are more likely to occur under certain circumstances: crowded living conditions (e.g., shelters, catteries), unsanitary conditions (e.g., when poor disinfection or poor hygiene are allowed), or during times of exposure to affected
cats where bodily fluids are being exchanged by contagious
discharge from the
eyes or nose (sneezing).
A common concern of many pet owners is the presence of
discharge in their dog's or
cat's
eyes.
Some
cats may exhibit signs of a mild respiratory infection, with symptoms including sneezing, watery
eyes, and watery nasal
discharge.
With either type of suture, you will need to keep an
eye on the incision for swelling or
discharge; many dogs and
cats may lick or chew at the incision, causing secondary infection and other potential problems, so we also recommend an e-collar be worn for most cases post surgery.
Feline herpesvirus is present in saliva as well as
eye and nasal
discharges from infected
cats.
Calicivirus is present in saliva as well as
eye and nasal
discharges from infected
cats.
Cats infected with this bacterium may have nasal and
eye discharge, sneezing, conjunctivitis, fever, lethargy and a loss of appetite.
Some
cats may show mild upper respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, watery
eyes, and nasal
discharge.
«Signs of
cat eye problems result in symptoms such as redness,
discharge and inflammation.
Although sneezing, nasal
discharge and congestion are seen with this virus, its hallmark is the inclusion of conjunctivitis affecting the
eyes of
cats.
When Boots the
cat was sneezing and had
discharge from his
eyes and nose, Mrs. Jones called AAHA - accredited Willowcrest Veterinary Hospital.
It's usually spread through contact with saliva or
eye and nasal
discharge of infected
cats.
Call us if your
cat experiences vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, lethargy, trouble breathing, excessive drinking or urinating, wheezing or coughing, pale gums,
discharge from nose, swollen
eye or
discharge, limping, and / or difficulty passing urine or stool as these may be signs of illness.
* A constant, dry hacking cough that sounds as though something is caught in the throat * Vomiting or gagging after any excitement or even after light physical activities * Vomiting or gagging after any small amount of pressure to the trachea * You can also see retching, snorting and sneezing * In the vast majority of cases, you will not see a runny
discharge from the
eyes or nose unless your
cat or dog also has something like the Canine Flu * In some cases a fever can be present — but not always
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Reasons to see your dog or
cat's veterinarian immediately for an
eye problem include a red
eye,
discharge from either
eye or squinting.
The most common way for the herpes virus to spread is through contact with
discharge from an infected
cat's
eyes, mouth or nose.
During this time,
cats may display the symptoms of a mild upper respiratory infection: sneezing, watery
eyes, and nasal
discharge.
Eye and Nasal
Discharge If you aren't sure if your
cat is ill, take a look at his or her
eyes and nose.
If your
cat develops symptoms such as runny
eyes, colored
discharge from the
eyes, squinting, sudden dilation of the
eyes, or apparent blindness, get immediate veterinary treatment.
And she's had what veterinarians call
cat herpes in her
eye (she has a little
discharge in times of stress).