My cat's eye looks irritated and hair is thinning. Can I use cream?

Unfortunately, it sounds like a cream will not be a good option for Ember due to the location. Antifungal creams can be very irritating to the eyes. I have attached a link below that discusses treatment options for ringworm. You may have to change to an oral medication to cure the areas, so I would contact your veterinarian and see what they recommend. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=559 I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Looks like scabbing probably from her scratching at that area. Many times cats are trying to scratch the ears but get that area in front of the ear/above the eye instead. Are you sure she doesn't have ear mites or an ear infection? I suggest you have her to a vet so they can check the ears. You can apply this cream to the affected area but it may not help if you don't address the underlying cause. Also, do not get this cream in the eyes. ( https://petshopindia.com/cat-health-and-wellness/cat-other-medicines/himalaya-scavon-cream-50gm )

Hi and thanks for your post! I would recommend getting a diagnosis first from her veterinarian before using any over the counter medications or creams. Hair loss around the eyes may be due to a fungal infection, bacterial infection, or mites. Your veterinarian can diagnose these potential conditions with a fungal culture and a skin scraping. I would recommend Baby Girl visit her vet soon to have the possibilities above ruled out so a diagnosis can be made and she can receive the most appropriate treatment from her veterinarian. Some skin creams can be irritating to the skin or may make matters worse depending on what the underlying cause is, so getting a prescription medication from her vet is recommended. I hope this helps!

Depending on where it is. I prefer cortisone cream and use a very thin film on the spot, and rub it in well. If your cat can lick the area you need to use a cone as it is not good for them to lick lot if it. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Boy.

Given that it has been infected for over a year, there may no longer be any sight in the eye, and it may be best to have the eye removed depending on the severity of the infection. It certainly will be very painful to her. I would not recommend using the leftover eye cream on the eye, and if you can trap her, I would take her into a vet as soon as possible to have her eye examined.

Your can rinse her eyes well with water or with isotonic saline eye rinse. Then I would recommend a follow up with your veterinarian tomorrow to see if there are any concerns or any precautions moving forward. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

For now, have Banny wear an elizabethan collar. Thats the best way to protect his eye. The I recommend to call his vet and ask about using the eye ointment. Some ointment has a steroid and this will cause significant damage if an ulcer is present on the cornea. The vet may recommend to examine Banny again if they are concerned that an ulcer may be present. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.