My cat has rust-red eye discharge. Will it get better on its own?

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My cat has been having a lot of watery discharge coming out of his left eye several times a day. When I wipe it away using a tissue, the color is light to rust red. The eye is not swollen or red, he's not sneezing, and I don't see anything wrong with the eye. He's not squinting it. There doesn't appear to be any damage to the eye such as a cut or scratch (we've dealt with that in the other eye). Is this cause to take him to the vet? Will it get better on its own? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 13 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sometimes a scratch can be naked to the visible eye and you need a special stain to see it. I would recommend having a vet check that first. If negative, he may have herpesvirus. This is common in cats and can flair up in times of change or stress. If so, there are antiviral oral and eye medications if needed. Good luck and kisses to Onyx!

My cat has rust-red eye discharge. Will it get better on its own?

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