My cat's eye is cloudy and I can't get a vet. What should I do?

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A few days ago my cats eye had discharge and seem irritated it was red and he couldn’t open it so I cleaned it and it was fine. Yesterday he now has a cloudly eye. I tried taking him to my vet but they won’t accept me until months I’m worry he’ll lose his eye by then, any advice or home treatments I can do for the time being. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Hello, my name is Dr. Shines and I am concerned about Jerry's eye. That cloudiness could indicate a corneal scratch or uveitis. Both of those conditions should be examined quickly to prevent them from getting worse. I recommend to call around and look for another clinic. If you can't find one, then I recommend to go to an emergency clinic. In a pinch some of the walk in vaccine clinics might be able to help if they have access to eye medications and testing strips for corneal ulcers. Tractor Supply might be an option as they host walk in clinics. They use a company called PetVet and I recommend to look on the website for more information. You will see a high variability in the vaccine clinics ability to handle any type of illness so you'll need to check ahead. At home, Jerry should wear an elizabethan collar at all times to prevent scratching or rubbing at the eye which will make it worse. Keep the eye clean from discharge with a warm, damp cotton ball. But really, medication from the veterinarian is the main stay of treatment. I hope this helps and that you find a vet quickly.

My cat's eye is cloudy and I can't get a vet. What should I do?

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