My cat got honey in her eye, squinting. Can I use wipes or warm cloth?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 8.8 lbs
My cat was licking some honey off my finger and she knocked my finger into her eye with some honey on it . Do I use pet wipes or can I use a warm cloth to help get it out? She has tried cleaning it but she keeps squinting
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Published on March 15th, 2020
Poor Boots! You can use a warm washcloth or cotton ball, or try rinsing her eye with plain saline eye wash. If she's still squinting and acting uncomfortable by tomorrow, then I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as she may have damaged her cornea.
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Published on February 19th, 2018
This is a form of uveitis. It could be due to infection, or a tumor in the eye. This is a painful condition that can get much worse if not treated appropriately, so I recommend taking her to a vet in the next 24 hours for treatment. You may consider taking her to the shelter, which are normally staffed by veterinarians. I hope that helps and Maggie gets better soon.
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Published on August 25th, 2017
I'm sorry to hear that Lilly is having a problem with her eye. You can use any human irrigating saline solution safely for a cat's eye. However, if she has discharge and is squinting, you should have her evaluated by her veterinarian. Your veterinarian will examine her eye for any scratches, infection, or abnormal material. Anytime a cat is squinting, we worry that the eye is painful, so I would recommend having it evaluated as soon as possible before it gets any worse. I hope that helps. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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