My cat's eyes are swollen and he's sneezing and wheezing. What to do?

It looks like Kitty might have an upper respiratory infection causing conjunctivitis. A viral infection is most common, although secondary bacterial infections can also occur. A scratch on the surface of the eye could also cause redness and discharge but would not cause sneezing. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian for an exam. They can check for a scratch on the cornea or prescribe medications to treat a respiratory infection.

In that picture, I can't tell if there is anything wrong with the eye. Puffy, red, watery eyes with nasal discharge in a cat is usually an indication of an upper respiratory infection. This could only be verified with a physical exam from a vet who would be able to rule out something else, like a primary ocular issue +/- allergies. If an upper respiratory infection is the culprit, antibiotics, eye medication, and immunoboosters usually do the trick with 7-10 days of treatment. Best of luck to you and Letty!

It sounds like Bubba has a bad eye infection and may also have an upper respiratory disease causing the sneezing. This does have to be treated by a vet, as leaving any eye problem untreated can lead to vision loss. This cannot be treated at home. Please find the closest vet to you and take him into one now.

Hello and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern! What you are describing sounds like Felix may have an upper respiratory infection causing these symptoms. There is not much at home you can give him to treat this. Many times these infections are secondary to a viral infection such as the herpes virus. You can start by giving Duralactin & Lysine supplement that comes in a tube for cats. You can find this at your local pet store or if you search online. If the symptoms are not improving or worsening, I would strongly suggest you get Felix to see a veterinarian for an exam and further treatment. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have other questions. I am also available to talk to by phone or text based consultation.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely an upper respiratory infection. This is usually treated with antibiotics and eye drops. I recommend that you have Weasley evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for this possibility and start therapy accordingly. Best of luck!

Hello, sorry to hear about Babu. If this ointment does not have steroids you may use it. If the ointment contains steroids I would shy away from using it unless directed by your veterinarian. If this is a viral upper respiratory infection, this may pass on its own, however if this is a bacterial infection you may need to take him to the vet to get antibiotics. Hope this helps.

This is a classic presentation of a cat with an upper respiratory disease and conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis can be caused by a few different infections, but is commonly caused by a virus that most cats harbor and comes out during times of stress. These infections can become complicated with bacterial infections and cause more problems. Nugget's eyes appear rather infected, so I recommend taking her to the vet for an evaluation. They will be able to better inspect the eye and provide the most appropriate treatment. For now, you can flush the eye 3-4 times a day with saline (can get this at the pharmacy) to help clean and soothe it. Below is a link to a good video that demonstrates how to do this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDGzdUTUdNI You can also help the congestion by giving a steam bath. Below is a link to information about upper respiratory disease in cats and explains how to do the steam bath. http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Cat-Breathe-Easier It's best if you can get Nugget to a vet within the next day or two. The vet would be able to prescribe the necessary treatment to make her feel better and keep the infection from getting worse. I hope this helps and Nugget feels better soon.