My cat has gooey eyes. Is it URI from the new kitten or food?

Yes, a lot of times an upper respiratory infection in a cat will cause conjunctivitis and other eye issues. So it's definitely possible that Argyle picked up something from your new cat. Things such as feline herpes and chylamydia are some respiratory diseases that can cause eye problems. You are also correct that although a corneal scratch is possible it is less likely because both eyes are affected. Because the eyes are involved I recommend having Argyle seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Eye infections can escalate quickly so it's best to start treating them right away. In the mean time you can start a lysine supplement as this will sometimes help hasten recovery from a viral infection. I hope Argyle recovers quickly! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding October. If her eye is producing yellow/green discharge or if she is squinting, this is cause for concern. If there is a clear liquid, then there are several potential causes. She could be experiencing allergies, but this typically affects both eyes. If she has an eyelash growing the wrong way, it could be rubbing against her eye and irritating it. She could also have a blocked tear duct. You can ask her veterinarian about these possibilities next time she is there. I hope this information helps!

This kitten should be examined by a vet. He has an upper respiratory infection - may be viral, like herpes, or bacterial. The vet will prescribe some antibiotics and some topicals for the eye. This is not something you can fix at home.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jack. I would monitor for now as long as he is eating and drinking and acting like himself. If he starts to display symptoms for an upper respiratory tract infection, then he will need to see his veterinarian. Being older, he has a fully developed immune system and has a better chance of not acquiring the infection. Still watch home closely though. I hope this information helps!

Cats often are infected with herpesvirus as kittens, and it can come and go throughout their lives, but often it flares up during times of stress (such as adding a new kitten). They can also get secondary bacterial infections in the eyes and upper respiratory infections. If it's not improving on its own or he starts squinting or pawing at his eye he may need antibiotic drops from your vet.

Yes, URI's (upper respiratory infections) are very common in kittens and cats that have been living in shelters. They typically are caused by viruses and most of them resolve without treatment, but they turn into bacterial infections that make the cat feel pretty awful, and need antibiotics. I would recommend calling the shelter from which you adopted the kitten and see if maybe he was treated for a URI while he was there. If so, perhaps it's resolving normally. If not, he may just now be showing the signs and he may need to be checked out (by the shelter or a private vet) before things get worse.

This may be a symptom of an upper respiratory infection, typically herpes. Most cats are exposed to the viruses that cause URI and flare ups are quite common, especially in rescue cats that get stressed. I have attached a link regarding URI in cats for more info. I hope this helps and thank you for using PetCoach! https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/5-things-you-should-know-about-feline-respiratory-infections