Why does my cat have foul breath, painful eating, and eye discharge?

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My female cat has foul smelling sticky saliva coming out of her mouth. She eats only soft food she acts like it hurts o swallow also she has yellow mucas in the corner of her eyes. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Jada Leigh! it sounds like she has a few things going on at the moment. The foul smelling saliva, only eating soft food, and acting like it hurts to swallow are indications of a dental problem. She could have a loose or broken tooth, could have severe gingivitis, or could have a tooth root abscess. As for the yellow mucus in her eyes, that can be a sign of an eye infection. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take her into a vet right for both her dental problems and her eye problems. She needs veterinary care now because the dental problems will be very painful to her (and you cannot give her pain meds at home as human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given), and eye problems need to be treated promptly. Please take her into a vet now so that she can have her problems examined, diagnosed, and treated. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Why does my cat have foul breath, painful eating, and eye discharge?

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