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Why is my cat closing her eye, quiet, sleepy, and possibly bit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 20 days old | 6.8 lbs

Hi, my cat has been closing her left eye a lot today and is uncharacteristically quiet and sleepy. I think she may have gotten bitten on the eye by a huntsman spider as I saw her playing with one. She ate dinner fine though.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2017

This sign is compatible with discomfort and possibly a corneal lesion. An immediate check up is needed to confirm this clinical suspicion and have her treated as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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