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Cat sneezing, third eyelid showing: Is it a cold or vet emergency?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 11 months and 14 days old | 7 lbs
My cat developed a constant sneeze yesterday. Today the sneeze has gotten worse and she is constantly trying to blow her nose on her arm/paw. I can also see her third eyelid a lot and have read that this is a sign of a medical condition. Should I take her to my local vet or are these normal symptoms of a cat cold?
4 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on March 21st, 2018
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.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpfulRelated Answers from Veterinarians
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 17th, 2020
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.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on March 8th, 2018
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.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on March 27th, 2018
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 (teramycin) 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.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful