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My cat's eye is swollen, squinting, scratching after drops, vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has been getting eye drops (chloramphenicol) for watery eye. The watery eye has stopped but now her eye is swollen and she is constantly squinting and scratching it, do I take her to a vet again?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2020

Yes, definitely take her back into a vet asap. Put a cone on her to keep her from scratching her eye until you get her into a vet so she doesn't make it worse. You can make one at home or buy one from a pet store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffR-LzyW1M

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