My cats are sick, one after another. Why do they have eye issues?

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I have two cats and about two weeks ago my youngest cat got really sick (weak in both front paws, would sleep all day and night, wouldn’t eat, or poop) and my vet wasn’t sure what was going on with him, but she prescribed him antibiotics to see if they helped. They did help, but then a week later he got teary eyed for about three days and then it just went away. Now my oldest cat has half of his right eye shut & is teary eyed. I’m not really sure what’s going on with them and neither does she. Pet's info: Cat | Havana Brown | Male | neutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 17 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cats. It is possible that they are experiencing an outbreak of calicivirus. It typically causes respiratory tract infections which can affect the eyes. Some kittens will become very painful due to it affecting the joints. Some cats will develop ulcers in the mouth as well. I hope this information helps!

My cats are sick, one after another. Why do they have eye issues?

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