Why is my cat stumbling and not eating after glaucoma eye drops?

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Can dorzolamide cause cognitive problems in cats? Just started using eye medication for glaucoma. Cat is not eating as much. Stumbles when walking. Almost walks into walls. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 16 years and 8 months old | 7.5 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Systemic side effects from dorzolamide are not typically seen with topical administration. It may be that Bubbles has significant vision loss from the glaucoma affecting her. Glaucoma is also painful which may cause cats not to eat. I would recommend having her examined to see what is causing the stumbling and decreased appetite, and make sure the medication is working as prescribed.

Why is my cat stumbling and not eating after glaucoma eye drops?

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