Why is my cat lethargic, not eating, and has a gunky eye? Stress?

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My cat has become lethargic and off food, still drinking water though, since our other cat has been and come back from the vet post a partial tail amputation. We believed it was stress due to the sudden change, but she has also developed a "gunky" eye and though she seems to have improved some, is still not herself. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 11 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

These signs are quite generic indeed and could be all related to a stress event (as you suggested). Discharge from eye could be related either to a localized conjunctivitis or to a more extended upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation. Usually viral diseases like herpes or calicivirus are involved. Inappetence could be related to an infection or generalised status of stress as well. A check up and physical examination would be needed to understand if all these signs might be related or not and give appropriate treatment. Unfortunately it is difficult to be more specific at this stage. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why is my cat lethargic, not eating, and has a gunky eye? Stress?

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