[header] How to diagnose and treat blepharitis in cats [title] Look for swelling of the eyelids. [step] When a cat has blepharitis its eyelids will likely swell due to the infection. Look for red and puffy eyelids in one or both of your cat's eyelids.
[header] How to diagnose and treat blepharitis in cats [title] Look for swelling of the eyelids. [step] When a cat has blepharitis its eyelids will likely swell due to the infection. Look for red and puffy eyelids in one or both of your cat's eyelids.
[substeps] Because this infection is bacterial, it can move from one eye to both eyes. However, it may just stay in one. Finally, if your cat has an upper eyelid flap, see if there is any red buildup that may be a sign of an infection. Your vet will likely give the eye a flu shot to help it heal. The rear lid will also appear red and swollen around one nostril. This is a sign of an infection and should be treated with either over-the-counter drugs or antibiotic treatments. [substeps] If your cat shows swelling or swelling of one eyelid, then you may have a fever. The swelling may be sudden and have a red, inflamed appearance as well as yellow or brown spots moving up and down the eyelid.