My cat has watery eyes and tear staining. When should I see a vet?

Common causes of the symptoms you have describe include blocked tear duct, allergies, bacterial or viral infection, among a few others. Any vet can easily take a look and decide on an appropriate treatment. I would recommend calling the specific wellness center you are interested in to see if this is a service they can provide. The experts at Boop by Petco do not have direct access to various clinics, even if they are associated with PetCo.

Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. If he is squinting the eye or the white part of the eye is red, then there could be a scratch on the eyeball. In this case he needs to see a vet. If he is not squinting and the eyeball looks normal, then you can try applying this eye gel two to three times per day. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-antimicrobial-pet-eye-gel-for-dogs-3-fl-oz-3760339 ) If there is no improvement after 5 days of using the eye gel then he will need to see a vet. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

I would call your veterinarian in the morning and make an appointment. I don't recommend just monitoring when it comes to eyes. Your veterinarian will be able to determine if this is viral, bacterial, allergies or a scratch. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco. You can keep Colin's face clean with a damp, warm washcloth. If the discharge is continuous, or he is squinting or eyes are matted closed he should see a veterinarian to determine the cause of the ocular discharge. Do not use any sort of eye drops without a veterinary prescription. Treatment will vary depending on the cause of the infection or inflammation.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This is not typically normal. This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have Chanel evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Buttons! I think it could be. If he keeps vomiting or the eye continues to tear excessively or he starts to blink the eye then he should be seen by your Vet. I wish Buttons the best!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Excessive tear production in cats is from an infectious disease nearly 100% of the time the most common by far is feline herpes virus. It is species specific meaning people can not get it. However, people can act as a carrier from one cat to another. If excessive tear production is the only noticable clinical sign, at home monitoring is a viable option. Things to watch for include squinting, raising of the third eyelid, redness of the whites of the eye and or third eyelid, rubbing at the eyes, sneezing, coughing, and a cloudy appearance to the eyes. If any of those are noticed, Leo needs to be rechecked immediately. Usually viral eye infections are self-limiting but not always; topical eye treatments and oral medications can be used to help him recover more quickly if indicated. These types of medications would need to be prescribed by a veterinarian. Hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for contacting Boop by Petco. It looks like mild eye infection or irritation. Please, clean the eye with warm water and cotton buds every time you see the discharge. You can also use soothing eye drops (human ones are fine) 2-3 times a day. If the eye is not back to normal in 24-48hrs, you should take Annabel Lee to your local vets for a check.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I'm sorry to hear Clover is having an eye issue. I would recommend having her evaluated by her regular veterinarian. Eye discharge like you are describing can be due to a variety of reasons, including allergies, a scratched cornea, an infection, or another underlying issue. I would recommend having her eye examined to determine what may be causing the discharge you are seeing, and if any treatment may be needed to help resolve it. Good luck!