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My cats eyes have all the sudden gotten an inner eye ...


Sent to Cat Experts February 15, 2006 11:30 p.m.
My cats eyes have all the sudden gotten an inner eye lid/layer over his eyes. What causes this?
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February 15, 2006 11:31 p.m. (56 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
It sounds like you are seeing the third eyelid. The third eyelid can be visible for one of three reasons:
  • the cat has suffered a trauma to the eye
  • the cat has an eye infection
  • the cat has parasites

I suggest that you see the vet for a fecal exam to rule out parasites. If this is negative, your cat may need antibiotics to treat any eye infections that are present.

The vet might also want to stain the eye to look for a corneal scratch that might be the culprit.

Until you can see the vet, you can flush the eyes with warm saline and dry them well with a clean, dry towel. If this does not resolve, your pet probably needs an antibiotic.

Let me know if you still have questions.
PictureTammy F.  -- Cat Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 808 Cat Accepts
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