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Why are my dog’s eyes swollen, red, and unable to open?
Swollen, red eyes that won't open can result from eye infection, allergies, trauma, or other eye conditions, so a vet visit to confirm the cause is recommended. If a clinic isn't immediately accessible, clean the eye with a damp towel and apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop or erythromycin ointment while monitoring for improvement. If there's no relief, stop the medication and see a vet promptly.
Why are my dog’s eyes red, swollen and unable to open?
Red, swollen, cannot-open eyes in a dog can signal infection, allergy, trauma or another eye disease. See a vet; if not possible, clean with a damp cloth and use a pet antibacterial eye drop or erythromycin ointment.
What medicine should I use for a dog’s red, swollen, ulcerated skin around the eyes?
Red, swollen, ulcerated skin around a dog's eyes can come from parasites, conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergies or trauma. Use antibacterial/antifungal drops for infections; see a vet for a confirmed diagnosis.
What should I do if a kitten has pus in its eyes and can’t open them?
Pus and an inability to open the eyes is most likely an eye infection, and in unvaccinated kittens feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu) must also be considered. It is best to have the kitten examined by a vet to confirm the cause before treating. If feline rhinotracheitis is diagnosed, interferon together with antiviral and anti-inflammatory medication is used, and prompt treatment is essential to protect the kitten's life.
What should I do if a young kitten has pus from its eyes and can’t open them?
Pus and closed eyes in a kitten usually mean an eye infection; in unvaccinated cats also consider feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu). See a vet—treat with interferon plus antiviral/anti-inflammatory drugs, as delay can be life-threatening.
What should I do about my cat’s thick, pus-like eye discharge?
Pus-like eye discharge can result from bacterial infection, mycoplasma, viral infection, dry eye, or other conditions. First wipe the discharge away with a damp cloth, then flush the eye with saline if needed and apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop. If symptoms do not improve after treatment, take your cat to a veterinary clinic to identify the cause.
My dog has a soft, dark-colored lump under its eye — what could it be?
Without a clear photo a firm diagnosis isn't possible, but a lump under the eye may be a tumor (e.g., meibomian adenoma, histiocytoma, melanoma) or a soft cyst or hematoma from injury or infection. Have a vet examine it to confirm the type.
Can I use human eye drops on my cat?
Generally not — cat eyes are sensitive and human drops can irritate and even damage them. Have a vet examine the cat and prescribe medication.
What medication works best for conjunctivitis in dogs?
Conjunctivitis must be treated according to its cause — bacterial, viral, or simple irritation. Antibacterial eye drops ease symptoms and discharge should be cleaned away, but severe or viral cases require oral or injected antibiotics or antivirals from a vet.
What eye drops should I use for a cat with inflamed eyes?
Feline eye inflammation has many causes — common ones are conjunctivitis, keratitis, and corneal ulcers. For simple conjunctivitis, use drops with levofloxacin or neomycin sulfate; for keratitis or corneal ulcers, use drops that aid corneal healing plus proper treatment.