Hi -

We adopted a cat a few years ago. When we first brought him to the vet, they
suspected a past eye infection or upper respiratory problem.  After a course
of eye drops and I think also antibiotics but still a drippy eye, we took
him back for another visit.  Another exam revealed that probably as a result
of the past eye infection, one of Jonesy's tear ducts is permanently closed.

The stuff that comes out of his right eye is not clear like tears - it's
brownish and it stains fabric and leaves spots on wood, comforters, table
tops, whatever he's explored that day.  This doesn't seem to bother the cat
in the least - so it's not so much a health or discomfort issue for him.

We wipe his eye whenever we can and he's a pretty fastidious groomer.  After
a major house cleaning over the past few weeks, I've realized just how many
Jonesy spots there are around the house.

The vet didn't offer any solutions and we'd rather not resort to surgery -
not that we even know if that's an option.

Does anyone else have a cat with a similar issue and have you found any way
avoid the constant mess?

Thanks