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Why are my cat's eyes red, tearing, and have yellow discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 7.73 lbs

My cat's eyes are not well from a week..i see yellow tears and his eyes become redish..continuesly his eyes are tearing..should i applly any kind of medicine? He had a cold too..but now it's alright.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2018

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection and conjunctivitis is related to it. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics eye drops may be needed, but corneal damages must be rule out first before applying any drops. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

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    Published on August 2nd, 2017

    I'm sorry to hear Fiona is having eye issues. Red eyes with discharge can have a variety of causes, such as allergies, an infection, corneal irritation. If she is rubbing/digging at them or they seem painful, I would recommend she be seen by her regular veterinarian as soon as possible to ensure she doesn't injure herself further. If she isn't bothering at them, I would still have her seen and her eyes evaluated for any treatment she may need, but is less critical to be seen right away. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 9th, 2019

    Hi, and thanks for your question. That is likely to be due to a mild conjunctivitis, probably secondary to an allergy or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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