If your cat's eyes show signs of inflammation, clean the area promptly to prevent the inflammation from worsening. You can wash the eyes with saline solution, followed by applying anti-inflammatory eye drops specifically for cats. To prevent your cat from scratching its eyes, you can put a collar on it. During this time, ensure your cat receives adequate nutrition to help it recover quickly.
How to treat eye inflammation in cats
When a cat's eyes become inflamed, abnormalities usually appear, such as red and swollen eyes, excessive eye discharge, inability to open the eyes, and excessive tearing. First, you should clean the cat's eyes thoroughly, gently wiping them with saline solution. Then, purchase anti-inflammatory and antibacterial cat eye drops to help treat the condition.
Cats will feel very uncomfortable when their eyes are inflamed. It's best to put a collar on them to prevent them from scratching their eyes and making the inflammation worse. If treatment is ineffective, it's best to take your cat to the vet for diagnosis and treatment to prevent the condition from worsening.
During a cat's illness, it's important to ensure it receives adequate nutrition. If a cat's eyes are uncomfortable or it can't open them, it may have difficulty eating. You can proactively feed it to prevent malnutrition, which could hinder its recovery.
