My cat's tooth fell out, and his eye is watery. Does he need a vet?

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My cats right upper canine tooth was bothering him and was loose so I pulled down on it and it came out. His eye has been wheepy for weeks I'm hoping this had one thing to do with it. What should I do now that the tooth is out. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The weeping eye likely isn't related to his tooth problem, Timmie could have an eye infection or allergies causing the weeping. His tooth was likely severely rotten or infected to have it come out so easily, which isn't normal. He needs to see a vet first thing in the morning for his eye and tooth. He could potentially have other rotten and infected teeth, and he would benefit from a dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing. He will likely also need antibiotics to prevent or treat infection in the empty tooth socket. The vet can also diagnose and treat his eye. Please take him into the vet tomorrow morning.

My cat's tooth fell out, and his eye is watery. Does he need a vet?

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