My cat has watery, swollen eyes, green mucus, and sneezes. What to do?

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  Answered By Dr. Davis

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 6th, 2017

  They have a viral upper respiratory infection. I recommend gently wiping around their eyes and nose with a warm wet cloth to remove the eye and nose drainage If the discharge from the nose and eyes is yellow or green then they have a secondly bacterial infection and will recover more quickly if they get antibiotics from your veterinarian. Also should the cornea on the eyes turn white or not look clear please take them in right away for an exam as that could be a sign of a corneal ulcer which is a serious medical problem. They may take a week or more to get better and resting will help them heal. To encourage eating and drinking I like to feed wet food that has been warmed in the microwave for five to ten seconds. That will make if smell more. Cats tend not to eat as well when they can't smell the food. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

  

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  Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 18th, 2017

  This is a classic presentation of a cat with an upper respiratory disease. They usually do have a fever early in the infection and will feel bad. They also tend to avoid eating and drinking, because the congestion in the nose does not allow them to breathe properly. You can help the congestion by giving him a steam bath. There is a link below that has good information about how to do this and other helpful tips for this condition. http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Cat-Breathe-Easier It's best if you can get Oreo and Ollie to a vet within the next day or two. These infections need prescription treatment or they can become much worse without treatment - I've see kittens get severely damaged eyes with these infections. I hope this helps and Oreo and Ollie get better soon.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Davis

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 18th, 2017

  She has a viral upper respiratory infection. As long as she's eating this will run its course in a week or so. If she stops eating and gets a green nasal discharge she would need antibiotics for a secondary bacterial infection. Continue with the eye medication but the eye may not fully heal until she gets over this cold. This is a common cat problem and with time she should be fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Quincy.

  

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