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My cat has tearing, red eyes, eye gunk, and extra tissue in the eye
The blurry photo makes it hard to tell, but tearing, red eyes, and conjunctival swelling suggest conjunctivitis or conjunctival edema. A vet eye exam, often PCR, is needed.
My cat’s eye is sealed shut with pus, very red, wet nose, intermittent sneezing
These signs strongly suggest feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu). Get a PCR test at the vet to confirm; unvaccinated cats are at higher risk.
My 2-month-old cat has red, swollen eyes with frequent eye discharge
Red, swollen eyes and excessive eye discharge in cats are often caused by conjunctivitis, keratitis, or herpesvirus infection. Simple conjunctivitis or keratitis can be managed by cleaning the eyes and using pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops.
The skin around my cat’s eyes has been red for two days, but it eats and poops normally
From the photo the eye itself looks fine, just dirty around it. Wipe the area clean and use eye drops, then watch. See a vet if it worsens or other signs appear.
Cat has severe tear stains, no size difference, no red eye; daily wipe with wet tissue not helping. How to solve?
Heavy tear stains are from heat, blocked tear ducts, or eye irritation. Try to open the ducts via eye massage and clean regularly; wipe with saline or antibacterial wipes. If from respiratory issues, see a vet.
One of my cat’s eyes won’t open, tears, and the eyelid is red and swollen
The cat likely has conjunctival edema or conjunctivitis. Clean with pet eyewash and apply antibiotic drops with a collar; it usually heals in about a week, or see a vet.
My pregnant cat has a runny nose, occasional sneezes and reddish-brown eye discharge – what medicine?
A pregnant cat needs careful medication to protect the kittens. For mild rhinotracheitis, use vet-approved supplements and lysine to boost immunity; for severe signs, see a vet promptly.
My cat’s eyes are tearing, red and swollen with hair loss – what is it?
Red, swollen, hairless eyes suggest conjunctivitis from bacteria, viruses or parasites; see a vet. At home, clean with saline and use neomycin, chloramphenicol or tobramycin drops plus erythromycin ointment.
My cat has a small red, swollen, hairless spot above the eye with black dots – what should I do?
Redness, hair loss and black dots near the eye are usually folliculitis or fleas. Flea dirt wipes off after saline; for follicular inflammation use chlorhexidine and an ofloxacin spray.
Why are my cat’s eyes red and tearing?
Red, tearing eyes may be infection, allergy, scratch, or dryness. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites can infect; try anti-inflammatory drops and see a vet if no improvement.