My kitten has a severe eye infection. What's the treatment cost?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
How much would it cost to treat a kittens severe eye infection
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Published on September 4th, 2017
Hi and thank you for posting your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the problem with you cat's eye without examine your cat first. Diagnostics and treatment options as well as prices for those options are all dependent on individual veterinary hospital variation. Some hospitals are more expensive than others. An exam, eye exam, diagnostics may be (ballpark) around $100-$200. Treatment will depend on diagnosis and prognosis and may be $200-$2000. I hope this has helped. From the picture, both eyes look very swollen. Swelling of the eye in this way is very painful. I hope you can get her into see a veterinarian soon.
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Published on December 19th, 2017
I would guess the eye has either ruptured or there is a tumor or abscess behind the eye. I agreed that surgery to remove the eye is likely needed. Cost depends on where you live (ie: things in New York City cost more than things in Louisville, KY). I would expect charges between $800-$2000 but once again, that is high variable depending on your location. I would recommend to have a consultation with a local veterinarian who would be most able to give you an accurate cost. The doctor you originally saw can most likely give you an idea of charges. I hope your kitty starts feeling better quickly. Please post again if you have any further questions.
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Published on May 14th, 2019
Unfortunately no, this does have to be treated by a vet. The medication needed is prescription only, and leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends, go to a low cost clinic, see if you can get a payment plan with the vet, or apply for Care Credit online to afford a bet. Best of luck.
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