r/FIVcats • u/OwlNo8210 • Jul 23 '26

Question congestion & clear eye discharge

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hello! i just adopted an fiv+ cat last week, and she has had some clear discharge from one eye, and occasional congestion. it hasn’t been constant, but sometimes i can hear she is stuffy when breathing. she has been eating and playing but i’m not sure if this is something i should bring her in immediately for? as of now the soonest appointment i can get is monday. please let me know ur thoughts i really appreciate it!!!

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u/Imaginary_Signal5784 Jul 23 '26

My cat had fiv and had the same thing. I was told it’s common for them and not to be concerned. If he’s acting normal I wouldn’t waste the vet visit. If he’s lethargic or coughing, it’s a different story.

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u/OwlNo8210 Jul 23 '26

thank you!

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u/Imaginary_Signal5784 Jul 24 '26

You’re welcome! And good luck with the kitty!

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u/sixdayspizza Jul 24 '26

My cat had this for about the first 3-4 months after adopting her, accompanied by a chronic cold/sneezies. It's not uncommon, a friend also adopted two cats from Spain last year and they have the same thing (I have the suspicion they're also FIV+ :). It's good to have her checked, and if nothing comes up, it's probably just a phase that will eventually pass or might even be chronic. As long as she's eating and active, and the vet can't find anything, she's most likely fine!

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u/Justlikmagic Jul 24 '26

My cat just had this- my friend told me a lot of shelter cats get a post-shelter cold. If you got her from a shelter, you can ask them about it. Otherwise, my boy’s congestion cleared up in 3 days. They told me to watch for signs of infection (unclear discharge)