My cat is meowing strangely and has a teary eye. Is this concerning?

I would recommend taking Bear to a veterinarian. It can easily be an infection and he may need antibiotics. It can also be viral but typically they resolve after about 2 weeks. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! 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!

Hello. It is very common for an upper respiratory tract infection to also cause eye symptoms. This may include a clear watery discharge and inflammation of the eyelids and conjunctiva. If the discharge becomes thick and yellow/ green or your cat squints or is holding the eye closed, she should be rechecked and started in eye medication as well. If the symptoms are mild as they are now, it may resolve on its own when the virus runs its course and goes away. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Hello. I am sorry that Tigger does not feel well. This sounds like one of the common respiratory viruses that kitties can get. If he is eating & drinking well, the virus may run its course in a week or so. Most times, though, we do start these guys on either an antibacterial or anti-viral medication, sometimes also starting a medication to help the irritated eyes. If Tigger is feeling pretty miserable, not eating well or is in danger of becoming dehydrated, he needs to see a veterinarian for care. Hopefully he will be feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

By your description, he could have an upper respiratory infection. This would need to be confirmed by your veterinarian after a physical exam. Boo Bear may need antibiotics to clear it up. There is nothing OTC that can safely be used for cats.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely due to an upper respiratory infection. This is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops and cats usually respond well to therapy. I recommend that you have Bubbles 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. Good luck and best wishes!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to the upper respiratory infection or an ulcer for example. Regardless, he is likely going to need eye medications. I recommend you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!