[dnttri2hrd]

Does anyone have any home remedies that might clear it up?Its not that I am irresponsible, she is a stray who showed up and I would like to help her. I am a student with three children. Money is very tight and if I can't help her on my own she will end up at the pound and likely be killed. She's a very sweet cat and our neighborhood is full of strays or I would ask a neighbor to take her. Please suggestions, I hate to see her end up at the pound.

[K.T.]

home remedies chances are won't clear it, take the cat to the vet and if the vet's advice does not help take him to a animal clinic/hospital. good luck and hope your cat will be okay!

[CYP450]

NO.Infection needs antibiotics. We are talking EYE here. Would you like someone to put some foreign substance in YOUR eye and potentially cause blindness just to save a few bucks on the doctor?Be a responsible pet owner and take your pet to a VET, not a bunch of people on the internet who have too much time on their hands.

[ang]

you must find out the cause of the infection...from the vet. sometimes a steroid will work, like hydrocortisone that you get over the counter, but you must first find out the cause because if it is a scratch on her eye, the hydrocortisone would be a very bad idea...

[lovesassflake]

That happened to my cat once. The vet will give you eye drops to put in the cat's eye once or twice a day, and anti-biotic pills to stick in its mouth. Good luck administering the pills - hope your cat doesn't have sharp teeth!

[JuJuBean]

That's a tough one, considering your additional information. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for runny eyes - likely to be pink eye, or just a cold. Cats can fight those two things off on their own, it will just take a lot longer, and may risk infecting all of the strays in the neighborhood. Certainly don't put anything in her eyes that is not a Dr. prescribed antibiotic. Does your community have a no-kill shelter you could take her to? Or, ask around for someone at your school or work that may be looking for a new fuzzy member of thier household. If the cat is a specific breed (for example - siamese) then you may be able to find a rescue organization for it (I know the siamese rescue organization takes in Siamese kitties off the street).