Why does my cat have eye mucus, lethargy, and barely open eyes?

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My cat satin has mucus in his eyesamdis lethargic. No other symptoms. Barley opens his eyes. I wipe them with a warm cloth to clean them and then he can open them like normal for a couple hours but it comes back. Normal eating and activeness. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Satin. : ( Closing of the eyes along with mucous discharge are signs of an eye infection. Eye infections in cats can be caused by an underlying viral infection or from some sort of corneal trauma (ulcer, scratch). Satin needs prescription eye antibiotic ointment to clear this up. Your vet can do a quick eye stain to diagnose the underlying problem and get him the necessary medication he needs, so schedule an appt with your vet within the next 24 hrs to get this taken care of quickly before the eye worsens. I hope your fur baby gets better soon!

Why does my cat have eye mucus, lethargy, and barely open eyes?

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