My cat has an eye infection. What should I do to help him get better?

This is a sign that Merlin's eye is infection. You need to take him into a vet immediately. Any eye problem is an emergency because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can prescribe medication to treat it. Best of luck.

Poor kittens! Eye infections can be viral or bacterial. Unfortunately you’re not likely to clear an eye infection with at home care. Just like with humans, these guys require antibiotic eyedrops which you will need to get from the veterinarian. I recommend to call your clinic and make an appointment ideally today. Eye infections in young kittens can become serious and cause permanent damage to the corneas. Bring the whole litter and the mother. Certainly cleaning off the teats and the rest of the environment will help but all the kittens have been exposed at this point. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I'm not sure if O has seen a vet for his eye infection; if he has not, he has to see one immediately. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. Leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can prescribe medication to treat O's eye infection and help your parents with administering the medication, as there isn't a spray that can be used for it. Please take him into a vet now.

Hi there and thanks for posting! Eye infections will need to be seen and treated by a veterinarian as the cat may have a viral or bacterial infection of the eye which may need antibiotics or other eye medications as necessary. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Oh boy. Felix needs to see a vet ASAP if you want a chance at saving the eye. There could be an ulcer, infection, or it could be secondary to several upper respiratory viruses. The vet will do an exam and look closely at the eye to determine what treatments and pain medications are needed.

You will have to use your best judgement on if Binx needs to see the vet tonight or if it can wait, since I am not able to evaluate the eye. If he has chronic eye infections, they may be viral, and the antibiotics may or may not be needed. Helping him keep it clean by using a warm wet washcloth until he sees the vet.

It depends on if the cause of the cold is bacterial or viral. If it's bacterial, antibiotics. If it's viral, then supportive care because antibiotics do not work on viruses. It also depends on the the symptoms the cat is displaying. As for the eye, it also depends on the cause. You need to take Kahel into a vet now to get treated, his eye looks really bad.