Cat has hair in eye, squinting. What can I do safely at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs
My girl has a cat hair in her eye after i combed her. She's squinting. What can I safety do at home. Going to vet is not an option for me- us i don't have the funds or a car....so can you please help
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Published on April 18th, 2019
Hello, and thanks for your question. You can try using an eye rinse and gently flush the hair out of her eye. If this doesn’t work or if she continues to squint, she really does need to be seen by a vet as there’s no safe home care remedy for an eye injury or infection. All the best to you and Missa. Hope this helps!
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Published on May 13th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have Gage evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!
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Published on October 12th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and congratulations on your new addition! I’m sorry to hear Stella is having an eye issue. Squinting can be due to a variety of causes, including an eye infection, secondary to an upper respiratory infection, a wound to the cornea, or another underlying issue. I would recommend Stella be evaluated by a veterinarian, have any necessary testing done (eye stain, eye pressure, tear production) and start any eye medications if needed. Good luck!
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Published on July 21st, 2019
If you are noticing squinting, I recommend to have her examined. Squinting generally indicates pain and this could be from an infection or an ulcer on the cornea. Also, make sure she is not rubbing the area as this can make it worse. Stormy may need to wear an elizabethan collar. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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