Why do cats get watery eyes?

Watery or weepy eyes are fairly common in cats, especially kittens. If only one eye is watery it can be a sign of a foreign object irritating your cat’s eye. However, it can also be a sign of an upper respiratory infection, or more commonly known as a viral infection, especially if both eyes are watery. It is also possible that your cat had an upper respiratory infection as a kitten and it left her tear ducts clogged or scarred shut.

You should contact your vet when you notice the watery or weeping eyes as viral infections can cause corneal ulcers or more serious diseases if left untreated. If it is a foreign object you run the risk of damage or disease to the eye. Your vet can treat viral infections, remove foreign objects or flush out clogged tear ducts. In some cases watery eyes can be a symptom of more serious problems.