Why is my Persian cat's severe black eye crust causing irritation?

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My cat is a Persian and has black crust with irritated skin underneath forming from his eye to his upper lip. The vet said it's just eye drainage which is super common for Persians, but it's never been this bad. When he wipes at it or I whips it with a damp cloth, it takes his hair with it. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | neutered

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It may be normal drainage but at this point it has caused a skin infection which needs to be treated with antibiotics. there might also be an eye infection there, it's not possible to tell from the picture, but if this is the case Kimber will also need antibiotic eyedrops. bottom line- you need to take him back to the vet in order to get these treatments.

Why is my Persian cat's severe black eye crust causing irritation?

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