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My cat's eye is sticky and shut in the evening. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Hello. May I know what's wrong with my cat's left eye and ways to overcome it? In the morning it's all okay and then in the evening I have to wipe his left eye because he can't open it.

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2018

It looks as Louie is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in cats. you will need to take him to the vet the first chance you get, the vet will check the eyes, if it is indeed a simple eye infection your vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drops that will probably solve the problem in no time.
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  • Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 26th, 2018

    It sounds as Louie is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in dogs. you will need to take him to the vet the first chance you get, the vet will check the eyes, if it is indeed a simple eye infection your vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drops that will probably solve the problem in no time.

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