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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.
Red, swollen eyes with hair loss around them—how to treat ‘one-eye cold’ (chlamydia conjunctivitis)?
In parrots, tearing, redness, and periorbital hair loss commonly indicate 'one-eye cold' (single-eye respiratory disease) from chlamydia infection, spreading via respiratory secretions and causing conjunctivitis, sneezing, and coughing. Use anti-inflammatory antibacterial eye drops 3 to 5 times daily plus chlamydia medication in water; severe cases need doxycycline. Isolate and disinfect.
My cat has red, swollen eyelids, occasional eye discharge, and sneezing but eats and plays—what is it?
These signs may be early cat flu or a common cold/upper respiratory infection. Isolate the cat, disinfect, add lysine, and treat symptoms; if they persist, test for respiratory pathogens at a clinic.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
What Causes Red, Swollen Eyes in Dogs
A healthy dog's eyes are clear and clean, so red, swollen, crusty eyes signal a problem. Causes range from harmless exercise flush and diet to trapped debris, infection, fight injuries, or tear-gland inflammation—only the last few need a vet's prescription.
Why Are a Dog’s Eyes Red and Swollen?
In the process of raising a dog, even the most careful owner cannot avoid the dog developing small problems; a common eye symptom is red and swollen eyes, found in many dogs.
What to Do When a Red-Eared Slider’s Eyes Are Swollen
Red-eared slider eye swelling comes from bacterial infection, foreign-object pressure, or a dry environment. Treat infection with antibiotic ointment and dry-docking, pressure with rivanol and vitamin A injections, and dryness with furacillin solution. Identify the cause before medicating.
Why Are Your Turtle’s Eyes Swollen Shut?
Swollen, shut turtle eyes can come from trauma, infection, or poor water quality, and may progress to eye inflammation, cornea damage, and even death if ignored. Soak in penicillin or potassium permanganate, add vitamin A, and keep the habitat clean—especially around hibernation.
Why are my cat’s eyes swollen and red and won’t open?
Swollen, red, unopenable eyes may be ingrown lashes, blocked nasolacrimal duct, trauma, or eye disease. Gently check and remove any foreign object, then use pet antibacterial eye drops. If unsure or no improvement, see a vet.
What eye drops for a kitten with red swollen, tearing eyes?
Red swollen, tearing kitten eyes can come from fight injury, foreign bodies, bacteria, or viruses. Check for trauma/debris, clean the eyes, and use pet anti-inflammatory drops; if no relief, see a vet. An unvaccinated kitten may have cat flu needing professional care.