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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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