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How to help a stray cat with a missing eye that is infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 17 lbs

One of the stray cats I know has a missing eye. He's had his eye missing for a few months now, but it has recently become infected. What do I do to help him?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2017

If you are able to catch the cat the best option is for it to have a veterinary exam. Whether the speed through your veterinarian or if you have a stray or feral cat consortium in your area that may help. He likely needs systemic antibiotics and all alarm may potential he require surgery to remove any remnants of the globe if the eye ruptured. If he's difficult to handle or you're on shore please contact your local Humane Society group or animal control. Do not get bitten. Rabies in stray cats is a very real possibility. Thanks for looking out for the sky. Good luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

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    Published on May 17th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend having James examined by a veterinarian to ensure that he does not have an eye infection. The sooner this is treated the better so that it does not worsen. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. Please take the time to mark this question as helpful or not as it helps us to improve on the quality of our answers to other pet owners. Thank you kindly!

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