When is eye problems and cat flu in a cat an emergency?

Call a vet straight away if: an eye injury, or the eye looks like it is bulging; a kitten that is very weak or struggling to breathe.

When should my cat see a vet today?

Book a vet visit the same day if: yellow or green discharge; red eye, squinting or keeping the eye shut; a cloudy eye; sneezing and runny eyes in a kitten that is eating less.

Can I wait and watch at home?

Usually yes, for up to a day, if: a little clear discharge, cat eating and active. If anything changes or worries you, book a vet.

Can I give my cat human medicine?

No. Many human medicines, including paracetamol and ibuprofen, are poisonous to dogs and cats. Only give what a vet prescribes after examining your pet.

Can a vet see my cat at home in Pune?

Yes. Sniffi's vets visit homes across Pune, or you can book a quick teleconsult first. Call +91 91751 29919 or book online.

Cat Eye Discharge and Sneezing: Cat Flu and Eye Problems

Updated 2026-10-05. General information, not a diagnosis.

Runny eyes and sneezing in a cat, especially a kitten, often mean cat flu. It is common and usually treatable, but kittens can go downhill quickly if they stop eating.

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Call a vet now if

An eye injury, or the eye looks like it is bulging
A kitten that is very weak or struggling to breathe

Call +91 91751 29919

Book a vet visit today if

Yellow or green discharge
Red eye, squinting or keeping the eye shut
A cloudy eye
Sneezing and runny eyes in a kitten that is eating less

Usually fine to watch at home for a day if

A little clear discharge, cat eating and active

Common causes of eye problems and cat flu in cats

Cat flu (feline herpesvirus and calicivirus)
Conjunctivitis
Scratches and ulcers on the eye
Dust, smoke and allergies

Only a vet who examines your cat can tell which one it is.

What you can do right now

Gently wipe away discharge with a clean, damp cloth
Keep your cat warm and offer strong-smelling food, since a blocked nose dulls appetite
Do not use human eye drops

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Questions pet parents ask

When is eye problems and cat flu in a cat an emergency?: Call a vet straight away if: an eye injury, or the eye looks like it is bulging; a kitten that is very weak or struggling to breathe.
When should my cat see a vet today?: Book a vet visit the same day if: yellow or green discharge; red eye, squinting or keeping the eye shut; a cloudy eye; sneezing and runny eyes in a kitten that is eating less.
Can I wait and watch at home?: Usually yes, for up to a day, if: a little clear discharge, cat eating and active. If anything changes or worries you, book a vet.
Can I give my cat human medicine?: No. Many human medicines, including paracetamol and ibuprofen, are poisonous to dogs and cats. Only give what a vet prescribes after examining your pet.
Can a vet see my cat at home in Pune?: Yes. Sniffi's vets visit homes across Pune, or you can book a quick teleconsult first. Call +91 91751 29919 or book online.

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