Leeleebet,
Green or yellow discharge is consistent with conjunctivitis
(a superficial bacterial eye infection). Conjunctivitis is called "pink eye" in human
children and in people is very contagious. In cats and dogs conjunctivitis is not
contagious to people or other pets. Your
cat needs to see her veterinarian who will stain the eye to make sure the
cornea (outer surface of the eye) is intact and not ulcerated and place her on
appropriate topical ophthalmic (specifically for the eyes). Conjunctivitis is often associated with feline
upper respiratory complex. Your veterinarian
will check her out to make sure she does not have any underlying illness or
infection that is making her lethargic and weak. Cleaning the discharge around her eyes with
soft cotton balls soaked in warm water will make her feel more comfortable but
will not solve the problem. Hope this
helps!
Ann Falk, DVM
Green or yellow discharge is consistent with conjunctivitis
(a superficial bacterial eye infection). Conjunctivitis is called "pink eye" in human
children and in people is very contagious. In cats and dogs conjunctivitis is not
contagious to people or other pets. Your
cat needs to see her veterinarian who will stain the eye to make sure the
cornea (outer surface of the eye) is intact and not ulcerated and place her on
appropriate topical ophthalmic (specifically for the eyes). Conjunctivitis is often associated with feline
upper respiratory complex. Your veterinarian
will check her out to make sure she does not have any underlying illness or
infection that is making her lethargic and weak. Cleaning the discharge around her eyes with
soft cotton balls soaked in warm water will make her feel more comfortable but
will not solve the problem. Hope this
helps!
Ann Falk, DVM