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Can I use human eye drops like Systane for my cat's eye problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has something going on in his eye and i was wondering can i use Systane lubricant eye drops for my cat?

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Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2018

Eye lubricant helps only if your cat has dry eye (extremely rare) but if he has conjunctivitis, a little foreign body stuck under his eyelid, a corneal injury or ulcer it isn't indicated. If your cat keep the eye close or squint or has an eye discharge, I recommend to have him checked by your vet that will perform a full ophthalmologic examination. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 23rd, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No, I wouldn't use a human lubricating eye drop in a cats eye. Cats do not classically get dry eye. Most of their eye issues are viral or bacterial related. Cats are very sensitive to medications, including eye drops. Leo needs a diagnosis and the appropriate drop for his eye. I wish Leo the best!

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