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Two months ago my cat’s right eye suddenly wouldn’t open and it wouldn’t let me touch it. A vet said it was the cornea and gave two bottles of drops. I used them a long time with no effect, stopped for a while, and it seemed worse – the eye is now cloudy. Another vet also said just keep using drops, but a few more times brought no change. I miss its two bright eyes; now only one is fine, which is heartbreaking. (The right eye has watered a lot since kittenhood – tears when it eats.)
Feline keratitis causes increased discharge, corneal cloudiness, and eye swelling. Common causes include bacterial or viral infection, trauma, and entropion. If the cornea stays cloudy and shows no improvement after prolonged medication, suspect that the infection has worsened into a corneal ulcer or corneal sequestrum, meaning the current medication may be ineffective. It is best to seek a specialized veterinary eye hospital for systematic treatment.
A whitish membrane recently appeared over nearly half of my cat’s eye. I don’t know if it’s harmful to its health or future life.
From the photo, this is your cat's nictitating membrane, also called the third eyelid. Slight protrusion is normal - when the eyelid muscles are fatigued or the cat is deeply relaxed during sleep, the third eyelid can cover part of the eye, and if the cat is otherwise healthy this is not a pathological sign and will not harm its future wellbeing. However, if the exposed third eyelid is accompanied by squinting, an inability to open the eye, inflammation, or increased discharge, it may indicate third-eyelid hyperplasia or another disease that requires prompt anti-inflammatory treatment or a veterinary diagnosis.
My cat has red itchy spots between ears and eyes that worsened with ointments—what is it?
Classic ringworm shows irregular bald patches, red or brown, very itchy, spreading. Your description does not match ringworm. With many medications used, the skin may be irritated by them, damaging follicles and barrier. See a vet to confirm the cause and treat specifically.
My cat’s eyes are red, tearing, and won’t open
Red, tearing, crusty, closed eyes usually mean irritant (dust, fur) or bacterial/viral eye disease. If no fever or appetite loss, rinse with saline, wipe crust, then apply neomycin sulfate drops 4-6 times daily, with a collar to stop rubbing. Feed light food; if no relief in days, see a vet.
It’s been nearly a month; the area around the eye is red and hasn’t improved with medication
Redness around a dog's eye can be from eye disease, mite infection, or allergies. For example, if the dog rubs its eye and injures it, causing redness and inflammation, generally antibiotic eye drops are used after cleaning with saline. If redness persists, it may be parasites or food or dust allergies; improve diet and environment and see a vet.
My cat has red, swollen eyes, tearing, eye discharge, corneal swelling, and will not open its eyes
Red, swollen, tearing, closed eyes have many causes, usually irritants or infection (viral, bacterial, or mixed). Bacterial cases use neomycin eye drops; viral use acyclovir drops. Clean with pet eye wash first, use an Elizabethan collar, and if no improvement in 2-3 days see a vet.
My blue cat’s eyes are red inside and the pupil seems gone; how much does treatment cost?
Eye gone likely means a cloudy or blurred pupil; red eyes with cloudy pupils suggest keratitis, corneal sequestrum, uveitis, or cataracts/glaucoma causing lens clouding. Get an eye exam (ultrasound, pressure, fluorescein); basic checks cost about 300-600, treatment varies. If a vet visit is hard, try antibiotic and cornea-repair drops first.
My cat’s eye won’t open—not sure if injured fighting the other cat
The photo shows no wound; the closed eye is likely conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation. Clean around the eye with a soft cloth and rinse with 3% boric acid or 1% alum solution. Apply pet eye drops or erythromycin ointment and watch for improvement; if no better, see a vet.
My cat’s eyes are a bit red, a bit cloudy and hard to open
Red, cloudy, hard-to-open eyes may be conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation, allergy, bacteria or virus. If the cat is otherwise well, fit an Elizabethan collar, wipe discharge with saline, and apply antibiotic eye drops (e.g., neomycin sulfate) 3-5 times daily; keratitis needs recovery drops or artificial tears. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, is listless, and the whites of its eyes are a bit red. There is no veterinary hospital nearby—is there any medication I can give?
Not eating, low spirits and red eyes may indicate fever; take its temperature (adult rectal 37.5-39.2°C, puppy 38.5-39.5°C). If over 39.5°C it is a fever—cool with diluted alcohol on paw pads, belly and ears. If unvaccinated it may be distemper; test with a strip and use monoclonal antibody, interferon and serum plus amoxicillin-clavulanate and nerve-support vitamins.