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What happens if a Siamese cat catches a cold?
A Siamese cat cold shows sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and tearing, which over time affects spirit and appetite. Give pet cold medicine and doxycycline, and observe 3-5 days. If no improvement or signs like eye ulcers appear, it may be feline rhinotracheitis or calicivirus.
My cat’s eyes water and won’t open; what type and brand of eye drops should I use?
If tearing is from bacterial infection, clean with saline then apply any antibacterial eye drop like neomycin several times daily, and see a vet if no improvement in 3-5 days. Keep the environment clean and the cat from hiding in dusty places.
I Found a Cat and Am Not Sure if Its Eyes Are Inflamed
A little eye discharge may be from greasy food or heat; if the eye won't open, irritation from fights, hair, or dust is possible. Clean with saline and apply neomycin drops; if discharge comes with sneezing and low appetite, rule out viral infection and see a vet, using an Elizabethan collar.
What happens to a mother cat when a kitten dies?
A mother cat is certainly sad and may howl, cry, lose appetite and search for the kitten. Cats have limited memory, though, so she gradually calms down. Comfort her with food, play and attention.
Is it normal for a cat to have eye discharge?
A small amount of eye discharge with no other eye abnormalities is generally normal. However, excessive discharge along with redness, tearing, or inability to open the eyes may indicate heat or infections such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Clean the eyes and use antibiotic eye drops, and see a vet if it does not improve.
What Medicine for a Cat Sneezing and Runny-Nosed?
Sneezing and runny nose are often a cold—use pet cold medicine and antibiotics like amoxicillin-clavulanate or doxycycline, or herbal cold formulas. Never give human antibiotics (toxic, dose risk). If no improvement, or with fever, swollen eyes, tearing, lethargy, poor appetite, it may be viral upper-respiratory disease—see a vet.
Why does my dog keep tearing up / have watery eyes?
Constant tearing can be caused by ingrown eyelashes, foreign objects, blocked tear ducts, internal heat, or eye infections. Clean out debris with saline, trim irritating fur, and see a vet if infection or a blocked duct is suspected.
Can feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) be fatal?
Feline rhinotracheitis can be fatal; mortality reaches about 50% in low-immunity kittens and 20 to 30% in adults. It is a common infectious disease causing sneezing, runny nose, appetite loss, fever, lethargy, tearing, and eye redness. Untreated, it can cause mouth ulcers, dehydration, blindness, and death. Seek care promptly.
Why Has My Cat Suddenly Stopped Eating Cat Food?
Sudden refusal of kibble is often pickiness from too many snacks, so the cat holds out for treats. Spoiled/moldy food (cats smell it instantly) or an abrupt food change (scares them, upsets stomach) also cause it. Illness—vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, tearing—means see a vet.
Why Is the Fur Above Your Cat’s Eyes Thinning? It’s Often Normal
A bald patch above a cat's eyes is usually normal 'preauricular alopecia' — that brow area overlies scent glands and thins naturally, more so with age or in breeds like Siamese and Maine Coon. Worry only if the skin is red, scaly, or scratched: then rule out mites, ringworm, allergies, or thyroid/adrenal disease with a vet skin scrape.