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Why is my cat's eye red, watery, squinting, and he looks drained?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered

Around my cats eye is really red but not the inside . His eyes have been crying a lot and the area is brown . He keeps squinting with that eye and he looks like he is so drained out

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 31st, 2017

It could be the Mei Mao has an eye infection or may have suffered an injury to his eye. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with them should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take Mei Mao into a vet now to have his eyes examined and treated.

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