My cat is sneezing with a gooey eye. Is it an upper respiratory infection?

Aww, I’m sorry to hear about little Herbie! This sounds like an upper respiratory infection (URI). The most common cause is feline herpes virus. Many cats will get by with the following support - lysine supplement- try Vetoquinol Viralys (L-Lysine) Oral Gel for Cats - treat all cats as directed on the bottle until all cats are well - try wet food or soaking kibbles and then very slightly warming the food. Cats are very smell-driven and warm wet food is smellier and more likely to be eaten by a stuffy nosed cat. - recommend a probiotic such as purina Fortiflora for every cat in the home. Odd as it sounds, we’ve found that probiotics actually speed recovery from URI’s - if Herbie’s eye is squinting (looks like maybe so in the picture) this can be a sign of an heretic eye ulcer. These can hurt a lot! These cats will need eye ointments/drops so do schedule an appointment with a vet as soon as you can. Best of luck to you and Herbie!

Kitten needs to be examined by the veterinarian today. Many cats will get viral infections that cause sneezing and upper respiratory symptoms. Some of these kittens will get viral infections that also affect the eye and can cause painful ulcers which can progress and dive deeper into the eye (which is not good). Lysine supplements for cats may help with viral infections in general but your kitten still needs to be examined today. The doctor needs to check the eye for an ulcer, scratch or perhaps a foreign object trapped under the eye lid. You must also protect the eye from any scratching with an elizabethan collar. I hope this helps and best of luck.

This is probably an upper respiratory infection. it's very common in young cats and is very contagious to other cats as well. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and oral antibiotics for about 2 weeks. if left untreated many cats will end up blind or even die from the disease. I advise going to your vet asap to start the treatment right away.

Your kitten likely has an upper respiratory infection that needs to be treated by a veterinarian. There are various types of viruses and bacteria that can cause this and they will need antibiotics depending on the kind. Please take this kitten to a vet for an exam and treatment.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This is likely due to an upper respiratory infection though something else like bilateral corneal ulcers or even dry eye are possible. This is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops and cats usually respond well to therapy. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If they agree that based on an examination, that seems to be the issue, they will likely prescribe medications to make him feel better. For now, it would be best to keep the kittens separate as you investigate this further as in some cases, the causes of such infections can be contagious. Good luck and best wishes!

Congrats on your new cat! Andromeda could be suffering from a respiratory infection, which are commonly caused by viruses in cats. He could also have an infection in his eye causing it to squint and have discharge. I would take him into the vet tomorrow morning for an exam. He may benefit from some medications, such as an antibiotic eye ointment, to help with his symptoms. In the meantime, you can try some home remedies to see if that helps him. First, you can try starting him on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up cong

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This is likely due to an upper respiratory infection though something else like bilateral corneal ulcers or even dry eye are possible. This is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops and oral antibiotics and cats usually respond well to therapy. I recommend that you have Deimos evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If they agree that based on an examination, that seems to be the issue, they will likely prescribe medications to make him feel better. In the meantime, you may try to decrease his activity and rest him up which may help. Good luck and best wishes!

This is probably an upper respiratory infection. it's very common in cats and is very contagious to other cats as well. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and oral antibiotics for about 2 weeks. if left untreated many cats will end up blind or even die from the disease. I advise going to your vet asap to start the treatment right away.

It looks like Kitty might have an upper respiratory infection causing conjunctivitis. A viral infection is most common, although secondary bacterial infections can also occur. A scratch on the surface of the eye could also cause redness and discharge but would not cause sneezing. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian for an exam. They can check for a scratch on the cornea or prescribe medications to treat a respiratory infection.

Yes, he may have either a viral or bacterial respiratory infection. You would need to have him examined by your veterinarian for confirmation and treatment. Treatment is typically supportive for a viral infection, although antibiotics may be dispensed to treat secondary infection. Allergies, although he is a bit young for them, or a foreign body may also be possibilities.