My cat's red sore eye spot with discharge isn't healing. Needs cream?

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Hello, I need a second opinion. I took my cat to the vet a week ago with black/brown discharge in her eyes and nose. In particular, she has a red spot on the skin in the corner of her eye, where this discharge builds up. It has not got worse but the red spot has not gone away. They suggested tea bags on her eyes but she did not like that. They said there is no point in antibiotics unless she has green/yellow discharge. But does she need a cream for that sore red spot? Or will it heal on its own. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I would potentially talk to your veterinarian about eye ointment for that spot on her eye. Especially if this is new and it is not resolving. Yes, typically the green/yellow discharge indicates an infection but with the sore spot with a topical eye ointment antibiotic will heal faster. I use eye ointments that have antibiotics in that spot because the ointment will get into the eye for sure. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's red sore eye spot with discharge isn't healing. Needs cream?

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