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Hi,
It sounds like maybe Boo has an upper respiratory infection caused by herpes virus. Did he have an upper respiratory infection when he was younger? As in humans, herpes virus can remain dormant until a stressful event occurs, then it comes out. In humans you get a cold sore, but in cats you get sneezing and watery eyes.

As long as the discharge from his nose and eyes is just clear and not colored, you can try some lysine. You can get L-lysine from any pharmacy, over-the-counter. It comes in 500 mg tablets. Give 1/2 tablet every 12 hours to Boo. You can crush it up and mix it with canned food to make it easier to give. Your vet may also carry a more palatable form of lysine--in a gel or paste form.

If he isn't doing better by early next week,the discharge becomes a green or yellow color, or he starts squinting his eyes or not wanting to eat, you should take him to your regular vet. He may need antibiotics.

Hope that helps!
Dr. Scarlett

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