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My cat's eye is watering, she's coughing, and not eating. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 14.5 lbs

Left eye has been watering for a few days. Took to vet yesterday. Temp, heart everything looked normal. Put dye in eye. That was ok. Now this morning has started coughing. 1 or 2 at time, not constant. Appetite low. Usually wakes me in mornings, but not lately.

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

Veterinarian

Published on September 28th, 2018

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a conjunctivitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). Another clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. 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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