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My new stray cat is sneezing, snotty, and has eye issues. Is he sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

A few weeks ago, I took in a stray cat. He sneezes constantly and produces a lot of snot. Recently, his eves must be wiped a few times a day or they get stuck shut. I just wiped my cat's fur down with some baby wippes and they turned brown. I don't know anything much about cats, and he's going to the vet at the end of the month. Are these symptoms of something?Should I move the appointment closer?

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2017

Hi. These are signs most likely of an upper respiratory infection. These can be viral or bacterial infection nature. They could also be increased by allergies as well. I do recommend moving up your appointment so that treatment can get started before it gets worse.

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