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My 7-week-old kitten fell. What to do about blood in her eye?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 19 days old | 2 lbs

My 7 week old kitten fell . She partially has blood on the inside of her right eye .

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Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

Veterinarian

Published on August 13th, 2017

Poor Angel!
She needs to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as you can. Eye injuries should never be left to see how they progress. Vision can be lost very quickly without appropriate care. I am also concerned that Angel may have some other injuries that are not visible-the trauma needed to induce bleeding in the eye like she has could also result in significant head trauma and broken bones. Your vet will perform a thorough physical exam, including looking in Angel's eyes. There likely will be eye medications dispensed, and if your vet has concerns about head trauma they may recommend Angel stay at the hospital for monitoring or even special medications for brain swelling.

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