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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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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Published on November 20th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! I am sorry you have been to multiple veterinarians with no resolution. Unfortunately, this can happen with many diseases and health problems as they don't always respond to our recommended treatment. From the pictures you provided, it does not appear to be a condition that would respond to a eye medication. What this looks like to me is either a pigmentary change to the iris or an eye tumor such as an iris melanoma. I would recommend a workup by a veterinary ophthalmologist for a second opinion. Unfortunately, if you are unable to work him up further, there is not much you can do at home for an eye tumor as these need to be surgically removed or the eye needs to be removed. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Published on June 8th, 2018
You may need an assistant to get the drops in: one person to hold her and one to administer the drops. You could also try a tighter wrap for her, and I am a big fan of the pheromone spray Feliway that you can spray on a towel to help her relax. If you’re still struggling contact your vet: there might not be an alternative to topical drops but they may be able to recommend someone who can help, or potentially borarding until she is better. Sorry you’re struggling - there are some pets who just won’t tolerate eye medications!
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Published on January 14th, 2018
I would seek more help for Amma. The eye is such a delicate and important structure, and leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. It may be time to seek the opinion of a veterinary ophthalmologist to diagnose what is causing her eye problems so she can be treated. I would speak to your vet to see if there is one in your area that you can make an appointment. At the very least, take her back into your vet this week. I hope this helps!
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