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Cat sneezing about 10 times a day, dirty ears, scratching, eye discharge with red blood vessels
From the photo the cat has ear mites; the main sign is dark brown ear discharge with odor and head shaking. Severe mites can also affect the eyes. Treat with ear cleaner and mite medicine.
Why are my cat’s eyes different sizes (one bigger than the other)?
Uneven eyes can come from genetics, irritants, injury, conjunctivitis, or herpesvirus. Injury or pain keeps the eye from opening fully; irritants or herpes cause the same. Rinse with saline and use anti-inflammatory drops; if no improvement, see a vet.
What to do about an abnormal cat nose?
The photo shows mainly some moisture, likely from discharge or dust; keep the nose clean and dry. Tear stains also need eye care, and check breathing if it persists.
Please help — home for two days, lots of eye discharge, constant tearing, not eating (only occasional water), hiding, won’t let me touch or wipe, sneezing, normally purrs
From the symptoms this is likely a respiratory disease, possibly feline rhinotracheitis. Get a vet exam and targeted treatment. A common cold needs cat cold medicine plus warmth; a viral disease needs antiviral and symptomatic care.
My cat has tear stains and watery eyes.
Watery eyes have many causes, including irritants, blocked tear ducts, and eye infection. Clean the eye of debris and discharge. If it persists with no other signs, consider a blocked duct, eased by surgery or massage. Existing tear stains can only be reduced by regular cleaning.
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 cat has heavy eye discharge, tears, and yellow sneeze mucus
Eye discharge, tearing, and yellow nasal mucus mainly suggest bronchopneumonia, with mycoplasma, chlamydia, or herpes possible. Watch and get disease screening if it continues.
What to do if a cat’s eye infection is severe?
Severe eye infection with cold-like signs often points to feline herpesvirus. Symptoms include sneezing, tearing, red swollen eyes, and discharge. Take the cat to a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
Left eye won’t open, tearing, slightly swollen, and the pupil looks gray
A gray pupil with tearing and swelling may indicate corneal damage or keratitis. See a vet for an eye exam and medication when possible. A corneal-repair drop can be tried first if a visit is inconvenient.
What happens when a Samoyed catches a cold?
A Samoyed with a cold shows sneezing, runny nose, cough, tears, fever; severe cases get thick pus discharge, breathing trouble, low appetite, and may progress to pneumonia. Use pet cold medicine; see a vet if cough persists.