My old cat has a red, swollen eye and a sore. Can I treat it at home?

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My cat Phoebe (about 14 years old) often has issues with her eye becoming red and watery but it goes away in a day or two. However, two days ago she had it again, but afterwards I noticed a small sore above her eye. Today there is a pink area as well, that seems to be slightly swollen. She is not acting any different and does not seem to be in much pain. Is there a way I can treat her from home? Is this something that could be dangerous? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 14 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

The swelling is unusual and I would be concerned there is some sort of infection of tumor underneath. I don't recommend to treat this at home and instead recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. That's the only way to accurately access this lesion and determine if anything needs to be done about it. You do need to make sure she is not rubbing at the area and she may need to wear an elizabethan collar. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My old cat has a red, swollen eye and a sore. Can I treat it at home?

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