What medicine to use for red and swollen cat eyes with discharge

When a cat has red and swollen eyes with discharge, it is recommended to use eye drops or ointments containing tylosin, lysozyme, or tetracycline components, along with antiviral drugs for observation. Before using the medication, clean the cat's eye discharge, then drop the drug into the cat's eye from behind, using it 2-3 times a day. If the cat's symptoms do not improve or worsen after 1-2 days of medication, it is necessary to bring the cat to the pet hospital for further examination and treatment.

What causes red and swollen cat eyes with discharge?

Firstly, if the cat's eye discharge is a transparent liquid that flows, it may be due to the cat accidentally scratching its eye with its claws. This condition can usually recover within 1-2 days, and pet-specific antibacterial eye drops can be used to prevent bacterial infection during the injury process.

Secondly, if the discharge is purulent and accompanied by a bad smell, it is necessary to consider whether the cat has a bacterial or viral eye infection. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital, and the doctor will diagnose the cause based on the cat's specific symptoms. If it is caused by a virus, antiviral drugs are needed for treatment, and if it is caused by bacteria, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops are required.

Lastly, nasolacrimal duct obstruction may also cause red and swollen eyes accompanied by discharge in cats, especially in short-nosed cats.

What should you do if your cat has red and swollen eyes with discharge?

It is recommended to first take the cat to the pet hospital for a basic fluorescent stain examination of the eyes to confirm the cause of the disease before symptomatic treatment. If it is only an eye conjunctiva infection, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops can be used for the cat. Normally, the cat's symptoms will improve significantly after using antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Other precautions

During the cat's eye treatment, it is necessary to fit the cat with an Elizabethan collar to prevent the cat from scratching its eyes and exacerbating the eye infection. It is recommended to feed the cat mainly with cat food and avoid feeding it other foods that may cause allergies, thus leading to red and swollen eyes. During the cat's treatment, the owner needs to take good care of the cat's feeding and management, improve the cat's nutrition level, and comfort the cat's emotions.