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Tears a lot after every meal or exercise, and lots of eye discharge every day – at least wiped 2-3 times.
Treating tear stains starts with finding why the tearing happens. 1) Unbalanced diet high in oil, salt, and fat - switch to a low-allergy light prescription diet, more water, and vitamins. 2) Congenital blocked nasolacrimal duct - have a hospital test and possibly surgery, though it recurs.
My 2-year-old cat suddenly sneezes, has nosebleeds, vomits, and won’t eat
Sneezing with nosebleeds may come from nasal trauma or capillary rupture, or from respiratory infection or pneumonia like feline herpes, calicivirus, or pneumonia causing mucosal bleeding and refusal to eat, vomiting, diarrhea. Dry air can also cause it. All are serious; get viral screening and tests at a vet.
How long can a cat with herpesvirus live?
Simple herpes infection with treatment is usually not fatal; but with secondary bacterial infection or severe respiratory signs, untreated it may die in 3-7 days. Kittens have up to 80% mortality. Treat with antivirals and antibiotics.
What Germs on Cats Can Spread to Humans?
Some germs carried by cats can pass to people, including toxoplasmosis, cat-scratch disease, salmonella, and staphylococcus. With good management and the right precautions the risk stays low. Keep your cat vaccinated and dewormed, clean its living space and belongings, and wash your hands to protect yourself.
What does a sneezing cat look like?
A sneezing cat opens its mouth wide, shakes its head, and makes a sound with a little nasal discharge. Causes range from brief irritants to colds and serious respiratory infections needing prompt care.
Why is my kitten sneezing?
A kitten may sneeze due to irritants like perfume, disinfectant, chili, or citrus smells; ventilate the room and it usually eases in 5–10 minutes. Frequent sneezing may indicate a nasal foreign object or a bacterial/viral respiratory infection. Check the nose for debris and rinse with a nasal wash; if there is discharge or lethargy, see a vet to rule out feline rhinotracheitis or calicivirus.
Feeding Your Cat Chicken Liver? Watch Out for Vitamin A Toxicity
Vitamin A is vital for cats but fat-soluble, so excess is stored and builds up to toxic levels — usually from too much liver or stacked supplements. Chronic toxicity causes stiff gait, joint pain, dry skin, coat loss, and gut upset, and the bone damage can be permanent. Feed liver only as an occasional treat and rely on a balanced AAFCO/FEDIAF complete food.
What medicine should I give a cat with yellow nasal discharge?
Yellow discharge means a serious upper respiratory infection — from a cold, nasal infection or cat flu. If it's from a cold, oral meds with amoxicillin-clavulanate or Maxingshigan powder twice daily can help; if it doesn't improve, a secondary mycoplasma infection is likely, so see a vet for further tests.
What symptoms appear when a cat is infected with herpesvirus?
Feline herpesvirus symptoms vary by stage. Early: sneezing, coughing, more nasal discharge — easily confused with an upper respiratory infection. Mid: swollen red eyes, poor appetite, breathing trouble, fever. Late: mouth ulcers, weight loss, poor appetite, nosebleeds, even life danger. Take the cat to a vet as soon as symptoms appear.
Is a Dry Cat Nose a Sign of Illness? Don’t Panic — Here’s What It Means
A dry nose doesn't automatically mean sickness — a normal cat nose is cool and moist, but it dries out after sleep, exercise, in dry/ hot air, with age, or in flat-faced breeds (Exotic Shorthair, Persian) that can't lick it. Worry only if the nose stays dry with cracks or scabs (skin disease, autoimmune issues, B-vitamin lack), or if it's hot with a fever over 39.5°C plus lethargy. Keep the room at 40–60% humidity and watch appetite and temperature.