Rust coloured tears

[Alcatraz]

Not at all...he's upbeat, lively, hungry, has the odd little sneeze (but nothing irregular)...he's an indoor cat too so isn't mixing with other cats...Hmmm...will see how he is later then.

[Hippykitty]

Does he have any other symptoms which might indicate cat flu?

I've seen this in cats with flu and cats who have had flu but overcome it. It may, of course, just be sleep, but it could also be a sign of blocked tear ducts.

Polly had these all her life, in both eyes. I became her slave when she was about five and she'd had flu previously. Nevertheless, she lived to be 22 and her eyesight seemed unaffected.

Personally, I'd advise a trip to the vet, even though it may only be sleep; best to be sure.

[Alcatraz]

Puurrfect...thanks!

[Tiggy's Mum]

I think this is the thread Dawn mentioned...

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,41197.msg726455.html#msg726455

[Dawn F]

it was discussed on another thread only a few weeks ago, if you have a search you might find it and it might put your mind at rest, can't remember who it was unfortunately

[Alcatraz]

Thanks Dawn, might see how he gets on over the next few days and take it from there.

[Dawn F]

does sound like sleep, if you are worried give the vet a ring but my old cat had it a lot, we used to give his eyes a wipe every day

[Alcatraz]

Hmm...I'm not 100% to be honest with you.  It's only one eye and seems quite "crusty" when cleaning it off.

[Dawn F]

are you sure it isnt' sleep?  that has a darkish brown colour and if wet can look a little red

[Alcatraz]

I've read a few posts that list watery eyes or discoloured tears but not sure if any give an explanation on what it is.

Our youngest, Sherlock, has rust coloured tears coming from his right eye (I suspect it's a little blood).  His brother had conjunctivitis a while back but that's cleared up.  They play fight quite a bit and I think maybe he's taken a foot to the face.

He seems fine in himself, is eating, sleeping and playing as normal.  Should I take him to "THE VET" or save him the stress and hold fire a few days?  It's been like this since Saturday and hasn't got any better/worse.