How to help a stray cat with red, leaky eyes, sneezing, bad breath?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered
Hi , I have a male wild stray Tom cat with a leaking eye, one is red , he’s sneezing , has bad breath , he is old , eats well, vet will not give me any medication for his condition, he’s too wild to be put in a cage , think he has conjunctivitis, cataids or flu , any suggestions you can give me to make him more comfortable thankyou.
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Published on July 17th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection with secondary conjunctivitis (very likely infective). 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!
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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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Published on July 20th, 2019
If the signs persist more than other 5days a check may be needed as that is likely to be due to a mild conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma 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.
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Published on May 15th, 2019
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!
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