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My cat's eye is closed, oozing pus and blood. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 10 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

My cat's right eye is always closed and is oozing pus and a bit of blood. What is it and how can I clean it? I have been wiping it with warm water and then it's not so bad for him. Thank you.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2018

It sounds as AB is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in dogs. you will need to take him to the vet the first chance you get, the vet will check the eyes, if it is indeed a simple eye infection your vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drops that will probably solve the problem in no time.

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