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My pet has keratitis. What else can I do besides the prescribed meds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 11.9 lbs

Hello doctor... Ai has been diagnosed keratitis in his left eye. There’s anything I can do besided the med? I searched but I wasn’t able to find the answer :’( … Thank you.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on October 22nd, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Keratitis is basically inflammation of the cornea. In most cases it improves with just topical medications (eye drops). I recommend that you continue the course prescribed by your veterinarian for now. It is likely that he will get better. Good luck and have a good day!

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