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Blepharitis in Cats

Inflamed eyelids may become swollen, red and itchy.

Inflamed eyelids may become swollen, red and itchy. Blepharitis has multiple possible causes, so treatment should address the underlying problem rather than appearance alone.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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