My cat's eye is swollen and red. Can I use cortisone or Neosporin?

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My 2 year old cat has a slightly swollen red area that wraps over the top half of her eye. It is warm to the touch. She is not acting her usual self . Could I put some cortisone or Neosporin on it? Pet's info: Cat | Snowshoe | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 7.5 lbs

Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's hard to tell from your description what the red area could be. If it is within her eyelids it may be her inner 3rd eyelid. It could also be an abscess under the skin. As I can't be certain what structure it is, I don't recommend applying any medicine to it unless your vet instructs you to after an exam. If the swelling is still present tomorrow, take her in for an exam.

My cat's eye is swollen and red. Can I use cortisone or Neosporin?

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