How can I help my cat with swollen irritated eye problem? Can’t go to vet?
miabeth1217 asked:
My cat’s eye has become severely irritated several times in the past and has rectified itself within a couple days. However, this time, his eye is very red and seems to be out of focus. Above his eye appears to be swollen. He is acting sleepy but restless. He just keeps trying to clean the eye. It seems like he might have a problem with one of his eyelids. Help!
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My cat’s eye has become severely irritated several times in the past and has rectified itself within a couple days. However, this time, his eye is very red and seems to be out of focus. Above his eye appears to be swollen. He is acting sleepy but restless. He just keeps trying to clean the eye. It seems like he might have a problem with one of his eyelids. Help!
August 25th, 2010 at 8:20 am
This sounds like a chronic problem, and he needs to see a vet.
Work out a payment plan with your vet if it’s a money issue. There is no excuse. Jewel
August 26th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
The only thing you can try without a visit to the vet, is terramycin ointment. You can get it at a pet , or feed store. Cost about $10.00 Use twice a day. bjsuno
August 28th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
There is no reason he annot go to the vet. If its about money most vets have plans for you. If this isnt checked he could lose his eye. remainstobeseen22
September 1st, 2010 at 2:07 am
bring him to the vet!!!!!!!!! something may have gotten stuck in his eye and now its infected. it could get worse!!! its not getting better Lizzie
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:49 pm
There is nothing you can personally do at home to resolve this issue with your cat, I’m afraid to tell you that your cat must be seen by the vet.
Some infections can lead to blindness, I don’t want to scare you but if you had an eye infection you would require to be seen by a physician…
Proper care for animals is necessary when you own animals.
Please do what is best for you cat, have him seen by a vet.
Best of Luck Angel
September 5th, 2010 at 1:07 am
A recurring eye problem should be seen as quickly as possible by a vet to prevent any loss of sight or worse loss of the eye itself. I am particularly concerned since you say there is swelling above the eye.
Please do not try to self medicate his eye. The medicine someone mentioned above is for the eyes, but you do not know what you are treating here. He could have an eye infection, but he could also just have a foreign object lodged under his eyelid or inner eyelid. The only safe thing I would suggest is using a little saline solution eyewash that you would use in your own eyes. Rinsing both of his eyes with the saline solution might give him some relief, but it will do no harm.
If you cannot take him to the vet because of financial problems, consider Care Credit. Care Credit is a credit card just for medical expenses, including veterinary. My Care Credit has saved me many times for emergencies with my kitties. The link is below, you can see what vet offices accept this card in your area and apply online.
Purrs to you and kitty. Patty O