Why is my nursing cat tired and her kitten's eyes discharging?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Lethargy can be caused by a lot of things including an infection, inflammation, among other possibilities. This could also be normal in a kitten as they are not always very active at that age. If you think she is sick it would be best to have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Have a good night!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Clementine. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian, today if possible. It is worrisome that she is refusing to eat and drink normally. Depending on her age, different diseases are more likely. Kittens are prone to respiratory tract infections and as well severe GI infections. Middle age cats are more likely to develop thyroid disorders, while older cats tend to suffer kidney problems. Of course there are other possibilities as well. Blood work and urine testing are common diagnostic tests. Her veterinarian will decide on testing and treatment options based on her exam findings. I hope this information helps!

If you can't reach a vet, your options are somewhat limited in terms of treatment or diagnostics for the described situation. The first thing I would do in order to see how uncomfortable she truly is, is offer her something to eat that she normally would not be able to resist. If she won't take that, it is likely that she is truly in a great deal of discomfort. The sneezing and rashes around the lips makes me think she may have rubbed her face in something that caused some irritation. I would be interested in know if she currently has a fever as well. If you have a thermometer available, see if you can obtain a rectal (of armpit but this is not nearly as accurate) reading. Any reading above 102.5 is considered elevated. Loss of appetite, failure to eat or drink, and sneezing altogether could means a host of different possibilities. Without true diagnostics, there is really no way of telling what the problem is. I don't know what the prescriptions laws are in Pakistan, but if you are able, I would try to obtain an antibiotic, an anti-nausea medication, and an anti-histamine to try and control the symptoms. She needs to be well enough to take care of her kittens too. I hope this is helpful.

These signs are quite generic indeed and could be all related to a stress event (as you suggested). Discharge from eye could be related either to a localized conjunctivitis or to a more extended upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation. Usually viral diseases like herpes or calicivirus are involved. Inappetence could be related to an infection or generalised status of stress as well. A check up and physical examination would be needed to understand if all these signs might be related or not and give appropriate treatment. Unfortunately it is difficult to be more specific at this stage. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I am sorry to hear about Luna. Since she is lethargic and has a decreased appetite, I would recommend she have an examination by her vet. She may have an upper respiratory infection that requires treatment, and reasons we recommend veterinary care include lethargy, decreased appetite, trouble breathing, coughing. She is exhibiting some of these symptoms now. You can read more about respiratory infections at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951489

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

I'm sorry Shara isn't feeling well. We commonly see viral upper respiratory infections that can cause nasal and ocular discharge as well as fever in cats. I have included additional information below. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=613 It is important to make sure that Shara is not getting dehydrated. Sometimes that requires your vet to give her fluids. You will also want to make sure that she does't have any secondary infections that need to be treated. Once your vet has evaluated her and treated her appropriately, be sure to try really smelly canned food to get her to eat. A cat's sense of smell is important to get them to eat, so if they have nasal discharge, sometimes we have to feed them much smellier food than normal to get them to eat. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.