My new cat has a swollen eye. Is it serious or will it heal naturally?

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I adopted a cat yesterday and confirmed healthy from a general exam. Today one of his eyes started to be swollen and I’m not sure how emergent this symptom is. If this is a cold is it possible to be healed naturally or do I need to take to a vet immediately? Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | 3 months and 2 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Since you just adopted this kitty I would call the shelter and ask them whether you can bring him to the shelter veterinarian (or the designated veterinarian for the shelter) for another exam as this emerged this morning. This is likely a respiratory or an eye infection and should be seen by a vet before it gets worse. Depending on the diagnosis the vet will use various eye medications (serum, or antibiotic ointment, possibly Lysine, all depending on the kind of infection) and possibly oral antibiotics. Usually the body's immune system can fight such infections very well in relatively short time if caught early and before bacteria can take advantage of the situation. And congratulations to your new family member!

My new cat has a swollen eye. Is it serious or will it heal naturally?

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