Weepy eyes in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
3 min read

What to do

Causes

When to worry

Prevention

Diagnosis

Home treatment

Vet treatment

Risk

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Weepy eyes in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
3 min read

Weepy eyes are very common in cats and are associated with infections, things that irritate the eye or a problem with tear drainage. A small amount of gunk in the corner of the eye is normal, but continuous weeping or a sticky discharge is not.

There are a variety of possible causes for excessive tearing and eye drainage problems in cats. It's best to seek veterinary attention if your cat has weepy eyes, otherwise, the problem can worsen.

What to do if your cat has weepy eyes >What to do if your cat has weepy eyes [What to do

Why does your cat have weepy eyes? >Why does your cat have weepy eyes? [Causes

When do you need to call a vet if your cat has weepy eyes? >When do you need to call a vet if your cat has weepy eyes? [When to worry

How to prevent weepy eyes in your cat >How to prevent weepy eyes in your cat [Prevention

What to look out for in a cat with weepy eyes >What to look out for in a cat with weepy eyes [Diagnosis

How to treat weepy eyes in cats at home >How to treat weepy eyes in cats at home [Home treatment

Vet treatment for weepy eyes in cats >Vet treatment for weepy eyes in cats [Vet treatment

Are some cats more at risk of having weepy eyes than others? >Are some cats more at risk of having weepy eyes than others? [Risk

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