cat and eye infection

[hatstand]

my cat appears to have an eye infection - looks a bit swollen around the eye and there's some pus. Obviously I'll take her to the vets first thing in the morning - but is there anything I can do in the meantime? anyone know?

[spacecadet]

not really apart from gently wipe it with some moist cotton wool if she will let you, does it look like she could have scratched it on something?

[hatstand]

thanks sc - that's what I thought. It doesn't look scratched - just looks really manky. She's an old lady - 20 odd but generally very healthy