Why is my cat sneezing, has watery eyes, and dark lines in eyes?

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My cat is sneezing and has watery eyes. I recently noticed in both of his eyes they have dark lines running through them. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor DeDe! It sounds like he probably has an upper respiratory infection - this is a fairly common problem in cats. I can't say for sure what the dark lines in his eyes are without seeing them, but from your description it sounds like they may be corneal sequestra - these are damaged areas of the cornea due to the virus causing the infection, usually feline herpesvirus. I would recommend having him examined by a vet as soon as you can because this can lead to permanent eye damage and vision loss - he will likely need prescription eye drops, as well as oral antibiotics to help fight the infection.

Why is my cat sneezing, has watery eyes, and dark lines in eyes?

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