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My cat's left eye is dilated and green. Should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 12 lbs

Cat has left eye has dilated eye ball and of a greenish color

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 27th, 2017

You need to take your cat to the vet asap as an enlarged eyeball is an emergency as it could be indicative of my a life threatening condition glaucoma. Otherwise it could be an infection called uveitis.

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