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A little worried about Jack

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charlie_178

New Kit
Morning everyone.
I came home last night from work and heard Jack making a weezing sound and seemed like he had a runny nose. I carefully wiped his nose and then off he hopped. I was watching him all night, he ate his dinner, had a run around, seemed fine - no sign of anything abnormal. Now this morning (still no more weezing) but he has a weeping right eye - just a little wet patch in the front corner of his eye. Though again, has eaten his breakfast and been drinking. I have booked a vets appointment for tomorrow morning. Just wondering if could be anything really serious? I have searched the forum and read about snuffles, but i'm unclear of the symptoms.
Thank you.
 
He may have the start of a Respiratory Tract Infection. Symptoms of which can include runny eyes/nose, wheeziness, sneezing etc...etc

Personally I would want him seen by a Vet today as if it is an RTI then the sooner he starts treatment the better the prognosis.
 
OK, thank you, i will see if i can finish work early and get one this evening. I read about wiping the eye with water/cotton wool, shall i do this or leave it be?
 
Yes it's fine to gently bathe his eye with a little warm water or saline, and then dab the fur dry afterwards with a little cotton wool. Try not to let his fur get too wet. Good luck at the vets today - I agree it would be a good idea to get him checked over asap. It has got suddenly colder this week so I would check your house for any strong draughts because don't forget our house buns are down at floor level!
 
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