My cat's eye membrane is inflamed and red. What should I do?

It looks like Kitty might have an upper respiratory infection causing conjunctivitis. A viral infection is most common, although secondary bacterial infections can also occur. A scratch on the surface of the eye could also cause redness and discharge but would not cause sneezing. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian for an exam. They can check for a scratch on the cornea or prescribe medications to treat a respiratory infection.

Yes I would be worried, as the eye discharge can be a sign of an eye infection. In addition, Rocky may be eating less because he feels unwell. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would have Rocky seen by a vet as soon as possible for both his eyes and loss of appetite. Once the cause of these is diagnosed, the vet can prescribe treatmen

Dogs can certainly get infection of their conjunctiva which is pinkeye. However this could indicate an upper respiratory tract infection or something wrong with the eye it's self which is more concerning. It would be best to have Rocko examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible to make sure that eye is OK. If it is a short course of a topical ointment maybe all that is needed. However if the eye is involved or there's an infection he will likely need antibiotics. You should stop him from pawing or rubbing at the eye as well as keeping the discharge cleared with a warm washcloth until he can see a veterinarian.

If your pet has tested negative and has been vaccinated for feline leukemia and feline aids, you shouldn't have to worry about those. This could simply be an upper respiratory infection (if sneezing or nasal drainage have been seen), allergies are common this time of year, feline herpes (if you've seen an ulcer or bump), or maybe even something going on with just the eye. You'll want to visit your local Veterinarian for an exam. He/she may prescribe an antibiotic depending on Zoey's condition.

Hello, my name is Dr. Elizabeth and I certainly share your concern. With the description of the lesion changing quickly and how it looks, I'm concerned this is either ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. I recommend to get Smokey into the veterinarian this week. They may want to test him for ringworm. I suspect he'll get some type of medication as well. At home you should have him wear an elizabethan collar at all times. You can purchase one of these at almost any pet store. Avoid touching that lesion. If you do, wash your hands really well with soap and water afterwards. You may consider isolating Smokey to one area in the house until you know it's not ringworm. Once a pet has ringworm, any place it hangs out needs to be thoroughly cleaned several times to remove the fungal spores. I hope this helps to provide some guidance and that this gets figured out quickly!

Hello, sorry to hear about Milkshake. Most common causes of a red eye with discharge may include a flare up of an upper respiratory tract infection such as herpes or a superficial corneal ulcer. If you note any sneezing or nasal discharge then he is most likely to have an upper respiratory tract infection. Milkshake should be evaluated by his veterinarian as soon as possible in case he does have a corneal ulcer or an upper respiratory tract infection. Other less likely causes include a superficial eye infection, glaucoma, or uveitis. Hope this helps and best of luck.

It looks like a very severe eye infection, you must take your kitten to the vet urgently in order to get it treated, he will need antibiotic eye drops. failure to treat it fast will result in blindness in both eyes.