My kitten's other eye is red after URI treatment. Is it infected?

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My kitten just got finished with antibiotics for a upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks ago, and eye drops in the left eye for an ulcer. After finishing the drops two days ago, his RIGHT eye now is blinking and pulling down shows redness in the lower lateral eyelid. Could it be dust? Is the infection coming back? Did an eye infection switch eyes? I’m trying to avoid another vet visit since I’ve been there about 5 times last month. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It could absolutley be the same type of infection in the other eye. Upper respiratory infections and the accompanying eye ulcers are often caused by herpes virus which can suddenly affect the other eye. Go ahead and apply the antibiotic eye drops in the right eye as prescribed for the left eye. Herpetic eye ulcers can be persistent so don’t panic if it seems to take a week or two to improve. If it worsens at any time though, see the vet right away. Best wishes to you and Jax!

My kitten's other eye is red after URI treatment. Is it infected?

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