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My cat's eye is closed and struggling to open. Is it an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered

Hi, my cat has just came home and one of his eyes is closed and he is struggling to open it, I can't get a look at his eye as he is keeping it closed and trying to sleep when I go near him, there are other cats Iv seen him fight with before, how long should I leave him before I take to vets? Thanks.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 28th, 2017

I would take Kovu into a vet immediately, as this is a medical emergency. The eye is such a delicate and important structure, and leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss. In addition, it will be causing him a lot of pain. He needs treatment on it now to prevent vision loss from happening, so please take him into a vet right away.
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