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My cat scratched my other cat's eye. What should I do right away?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | spayed | 9 months and 14 days old | 7 lbs

My cat scratched my other cats eyeball. What do I do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 12th, 2016

If the eye seems to be damaged (half shut) you will have to go to the vet as soon as possible to get him treated as untreated scratches on the eye can lead to severe ulcers and loss of vision eventually.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on August 16th, 2019

    It looks like the conjunctiva was damaged. Kitty should get checked out by a vet ASAP to evaluate the eye and determine which structures are damaged. She should also get started on an appropriate eye antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. The particular medication will depend on the exact structures that have been affected and her eye exam.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on July 29th, 2019

    The best thing to do would have Kiya examined by a vet to determine if the piece of skin needs to be reattached or if she needs sutures to help with proper healing. Depending on how close the wound is the eyelid, sometimes leaving it to heal on its own can lead to scar tissue formation that may affect her ability to close the eye normally. There aren't any OTC eye drops that will help in this situation. Prescription antibiotics may be indicated based on the vet's exam.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 2nd, 2016

    Poor guy. If the eye is not ruptured or oozing out blackish or reddish material then he should be fine to wait until morning to see a vet. He possibly has a corneal ulcer or scratch due to trauma when he was outside. If this is confirmed by your vet, then topical antibiotic ointment is typically the only treatment required to resolve this.

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