My cat has a swollen eye, cough, and new cat. Is it a URI or urgent?

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8yo F DSH cat with a swollen, red eye with discharge. Also seems to have laryngitis and is coughing. Still eating/drinking, acting normal otherwise. She was seen by vet 2 weeks ago for a checkup and recommendation that she have teeth pulled due to severe gingivitis. Did full blood work and there were no issues or infections at that time. Recently got a new cat from a rescue who had a minor URI. She is very scared of vet so I need advice is this is urgent or is it likely a viral URI? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 8 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection and possibly to a conjunctivitis. Viral disease is likely but possibly there is a secondary bacterial infection as well. A 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My cat has a swollen eye, cough, and new cat. Is it a URI or urgent?

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