My cat has clear, stringy eye discharge daily. Should I worry?

As long as it is black or clear and not green or yellow, this is considered to be a normal weepy eye. This can be caused by a slight increase in tear production and should be wiped clean with a warm wet cloth daily or as needed to prevent further irritation of the skin due to build up. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and take care of your cat Annie moving forward.

A clear discharge can be caused by some irritation such as dust or excessive draft. This would not be concerning and would pass within a few hours. Sometimes cats have an obstructed tear duct and then this could also cause a transparent watery discharge. Another cause would be a viral respiratory infection. In that case however , both eyes would be affected. Monitor the discharge and if it turns yellow or green or milky she will need to be seen by a vet for a bacterial respiratory infection.

Cats can get the sleep discharge that humans can when they wake up in the morning. As long as Nala's eyes are not red, she doesn't have excessive discharge, and it's not greenish in color, I would not be worried about it. It is always ideal, however, to have any eye problem checked out by a vet just to be safe, and you can have Nala seen by a vet this week for a health check.

Clear eye discharge is not uncommon. I would not be worried about this unless the discharge turns yellow or green which would indicate an infection. You can use saline solution or a commercial eye wash to rinse the eyes out daily if he will let you. Otherwise just wiping the discharge away when you see it is fine. I would use a cotton ball soaked in warm water to wipe the eyes and not a Q-tip. They also have pre-made eye wipes for cats if you would rather use that. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-cat-eye-wipes ) ( https://www.petco.com/category/cat/cat-health-and-wellness/cat-ear-and-eye-care ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

I'm sorry Mango hasn't been feeling well! (He's a cutie). Watery eyes can be caused by a number of things, so if this is a new symptom or one that hasn't resolved, a vet checkup is always best to figure out the exact cause. If the watery discharge is clear, it could be eye irritation from something such as a dust allergy or other environmental allergens. Keeping Mango in a well-ventilated room away from potential allergens may help the discharge clear up, as well as keeping his eyes clean and dry. Particles in the eye such as dust or an irritant if you've been cleaning or burning candles/aromatherapy items may also cause eye discharge like this, and Mango should be removed from any rooms they're in use in. If the discharge becomes cloudy, green, or yellow, this could indicate something more serious such as an infection of the eyes, a respiratory virus, or a chronic health condition such as herpesvirus that may be flaring. You may notice other signs and symptoms such as lethargy, fever, or loss of appetite. it's a good idea to schedule a vet visit with any new symptom, even if it's only for peace of mind. Keeping an eye on Mango and watching for any other symptoms or changes to the discharge can also help you and your vet figure out if the cause is serious.

White discharge can be a sign of dry eye, especially if it is continuous. However, dry eye is not very common in cats. If the eyes continue to have this discharge as well as redness of the sclera (white part of the eye), then its best to have her checked by your vet. If the discharge resolves, then it is likely just a weepy eye and nothing to worry about. Best of luck with your pet Lucy moving forward. Take care!

I would have Junor seen by a vet. This discharge can be indicative of an eye infection, and that requires an antibiotic eye ointment to treat. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take Junor into a vet right away to have his eyes examined and treated.