Cat has eye injury! Help please!?

[Birdmom2020]

My cat went outside with me last night and wandered off and I couldn't get him in until this morning. When he came in his eye was swollen and he looked like he scratched it. But now I'm noticing his nose is swollen too. I live in the country so I highly doubt anyone hurt him. There is possibility of wild animal but very slim. Running into another cat of the beighborhood is a possibility too. I will get pics soon but does anyone know what I can use on him to kind of clean the tears and stuff? Is it safe to use regular eye drops on cats?? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

That is probably safe.
That is why I don't let cats outdoors.

 

[Birdmom2020]

I normally don't either but he snuck out bc my kids were in and out bc we were cooking out and I didn't catch him in time.

 

[Birdmom2020]

This is his eye now. He has a small scratch right in the corner. He's sleeping right now and won't open his eyes for me. His nose is a little swollen too. I have tons of briar bushes around too bc we live in a pretty well wooded area. I'll post another pic of him normally.

 

[Birdmom2020]

This is what he normally looks like

 

[Birdmom2020]

This is a better one with his eyes open.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Pretty cat.
I'm forwarding this to a vet tech friend and cat specialist who may be able to help.
The eye drops or even an eye type triple antibiotic should help.

 

[Birdmom2020]

Pretty cat.
I'm forwarding this to a vet tech friend and cat specialist who may be able to help.
The eye drops or even an eye type triple antibiotic should help.

Thank you! And I googled and it said not to use any drops unless a Dr says okay so I'll wait. I found a way to make a dilute saline solution to wipe him with to help clean some of the gunk.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

The eye type Neosporin may help ward off infection.

 

[Birdmom2020]

The eye type Neosporin may help ward off infection.

Okay I'll grab some. Thanks!