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My cat has an itchy eye. Are human eye drops safe for cats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 years old | 5 lbs

My cat has an itchy eye. Will human eye drops work for him ?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on October 26th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know which drops would work best without knowing what type of eye condition she has. In general, human eye drops do not typically help with itchy eyes. I recommend that you have Chimpu evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck!

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