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Leo other habits are fine...and sneezing seems to have decreased...but I'm keeping my eyes and hears open.
Thanks for the helpful responses.

(03-01-2010 09:26 PM)Lolagirl Wrote: [ -> ]Leo (9months) eating and using litter box fine, acting fine as well.
My concern is his sneezing...since yesterday he started and has continued today. I'm not talking 24 hrs sneezing but more than just here and there. Does this sound like a vet visit is next?
Thanks for your input.

Hi Laura, I'm Vicki. I was searching for threads about "runny eyes" in cats. We have had Bella for just over a week, and though we had a check-up at the vet last week, now her eyes have started running badly, and she started sneezing last night, and coughed a few times too. I am taking her to the vet today at 3, and hope to find it's nothing serious. I was wondering how your furry baby is doing?

If the discharge is clear, then it is likely a viral upper respiratory infection. A cloudy discharge is more indicative of a bacterial URI. The latter will be fought off with the help of meds and meds, if given, for a viral infection will be more focused on avoiding a secondary bacterial infection that can complicate things. Viral infections are fought off with the help of the 3/1 or 4/1 shots. In both cases, with a vet visit and support as needed, you can expect a pretty quick recovery like people with colds and flu. Sometimes they can recur. You are right to have a quick vet check, but there is no reason to be seriously worried.