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Expert: - 9/12/2008


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o have a cat he is almost a year old male got him from a pet shop just today i realized his eyes have this mucus in them its on his eyes and it looks like its bothering him and it seems like it has an odor too it and i think this could be something serious the mucus is snot colored and i just dont know if i will be able to aford a vet visit right now so is there anything i can do

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Dennis,

This cat needs antibiotics so he must see a vet. I would guess that he has an eye infection, but eye infections are often paired with upper respiratory infections and the treatment options vary. Your cat could potentially lose his sight if his eyes aren't properly treated immediately. In rare cases infections can spread throughout the body and cause serious health problems. I don't have any home remedies to offer since there hasn't been a proper vet check up and I am not a vet. This is a situation that needs proper vet care to diagnose and treat the problem. If your cat has an eye infection or upper respiratory infection he may have other health problems. If you live in an area with an SPCA shelter you can certainly speak to them and ask if there is a program called SPCA Cares that can provide low/no cost vet treatment to your cat. Failing that you can try speaking to your vet about the possibility of payment arrangements.

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