My cat has Visine in her eyes. Is it dangerous? Can I afford a vet?

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My dad just put Visine eye drops in my cats eyes without asking and without me seeing him do it I don’t have the money to get her to the vet right now. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It's not safe to put Visine in a cat's eye because it has not been tested for use in animals. I would gently flush out Elsa's eyes with cool water. She should have her eyes checked by a vet to make sure the eye is ok. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources, and have her seen by a vet asap. Using human eye medications like Visine can and does make eye problems worse, and leaving eye problems untreated can lead to vision loss. That's why it's important to see the vet. Best of luck.

My cat has Visine in her eyes. Is it dangerous? Can I afford a vet?

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