MEmama Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Does anyone know what might be going on with the inside corners of Kitty’s eyes? I’ll call the vet but I don’t even know how to describe it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 It's the inner eyelid, I think, and sometimes can be due to a fever. It'll probably revert to normal soon. *I am not a vet, or anything remotely similar, but a longtime cat owner and this happens from time to time, and goes away, but also we are "wait and see" types with our pets, so if you are a "take them to the vet all the time" person, maybe go ahead and go in.... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/what-is-your-cats-third-eyelid-what-to-do-if-your-cats-third-eyelid-is-showing 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 You can send this photo to the vet. It will help them identify the issue. I agree that it's tough to describe things, which is why my vet asks for photos or video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Aw, pretty kitty. Hope all is well soon. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Agree that it's her third eyelids. IME it means she's not feeling well, but it doesn't point to any specific things. I'd take her in. We don't have cats now, but when we did and their third eyelids showed it generally meant they felt really crummy. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, Pawz4me said: generally meant they felt really crummy. Oh no! 😞 She actually seems fine, though now that I think about it she's been a little testy with the other cats at times. But she's still playful and eats well and finds new cute places to sleep and pose for photos (😻) so I wasn't overly concerned. I'll try to get in her in early next week for sure. I wonder if Frisco brought a little virus back with her from the shelter. She had an eye thing that's cleared up, and so did Ava Max, but this looks different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, MEmama said: Oh no! 😞 She actually seems fine, though now that I think about it she's been a little testy with the other cats at times. But she's still playful and eats well and finds new cute places to sleep and pose for photos (😻) so I wasn't overly concerned. I'll try to get in her in early next week for sure. I wonder if Frisco brought a little virus back with her from the shelter. She had an eye thing that's cleared up, and so did Ava Max, but this looks different. Yep, it's the third eyelid. Cats generally don't show pain or that they are feeling unwell and I think of the third eyelid as the first indicator that something is going on. If I can't determine what that might be, I will wait and see. Sometimes whatever is bothering them will clear up on it's own or whatever is wrong will show more symptoms so there is less of a guessing game when we go to the vet. I hope you kitty feels better soon! I hate when mine are ill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, stephanier.1765 said: Yep, it's the third eyelid. Cats generally don't show pain or that they are feeling unwell and I think of the third eyelid as the first indicator that something is going on. If I can't determine what that might be, I will wait and see. Sometimes whatever is bothering them will clear up on it's own or whatever is wrong will show more symptoms so there is less of a guessing game when we go to the vet. I hope you kitty feels better soon! I hate when mine are ill. Thanks. I'll watch it over the weekend and call the vet on Monday if it hasn't cleared up. At least she doesn't seem bothered. When Frisco came home with us she brought home a virus of some sort; the vet wasn't concerned but did mention it could spread to the other kitties. A week or two later Ava had an eye issue--it looked like she was winking for a few days-- and it cleared up after several days. I'd guess now it's Kitty's turn. Poor babies. 😞 I'd never heard of the third eyelid before. Cats never cease to amaze me. 💕 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I'd watch her carefully over the weekend. IME, our sick cats have hid from being around us and slept a lot. When we finally discovered they were in distress it was too late. Gosh, these kitties are so robust and yet so fragile. All the best with your kitty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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