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My cat's eyes are worsening. What can I do if I can't afford a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 5 lbs

Hi I wanted to ask about a cat.it is not mine it is a relatives cat.Previously there was 2 male cats but both not fixed.last year one passed from complications of FIV and I'm sure the other has it too...I helped and paid the hospital bill for the last cat and took over ownership of their dog and the other cat is having some sort of issue with his eyes...i noticed it a few months ago and mentioned it but now it's worse is there anything i can buy to help him? I can't afford to help with a vet aga

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 29th, 2018

Unfortunately, Pepper needs a veterinarian. They would most likely need to prescribe eye medication for her. She may also have an upper respiratory infection on top of an eye infection and a veterinarian would be able to determine this. The medication is a prescription and you would need to have a veterinarian physically examine the animal to get something for her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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