My cat has red, puffy eyes with discharge. Could it be ear mites?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years old
Around my cats eyes they are red and puffy and he has discharge. He also has small black crusties around his eyes. Could this be related to ear mites? He has been scratching his ears alot. Ive been cleaning his ears with some ear mite solution. But how do i fix his eyes?he looks like a zombie cat squinting around. He still runs around and plays despite the fact that he cant hardly see. Please help!!
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Published on September 24th, 2017
What you are describing sounds like Gavin may have an eye infection. I would get this checked out by a veterinarian so Gavin can receive proper treatment. He likely needs a course of oral antibiotics and eye drops. The longer an eye infection goes untreated, the higher chance there is for further complications secondary to the infection. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Published on November 17th, 2017
I would agree that you are correct that it could be an infection. I would recommend tonight to flush his eyes with sterile saline in case he got something in there. If he is rubbing his eyes, make sure he wears an elizabethan collar to protect them from scratches. Keep your appointment tomorrow. Thank you for using Pet Coach!
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Published on July 13th, 2019
Thank you for providing a picture, it really helps with my answer. It could be Biscuits (LOVE his name, and he's so cute!) has an eye infection or allergies causing the discharge. Yes, this definitely needs to be checked out by a vet, but until you can get him in, use a soft, damp cloth to wipe away any discharge. I hope this helps!
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