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My cat has a swollen cheek, eye wound, and crusted eye. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 lbs

At first, swollen cheek/jowl. Now an open wound next to her eye. Draining n eye is crusted shut

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 14th, 2017

It sounds like Dahlia could have an abscess, root tooth abscess, or some other infection or mass. She should be seen by her veterinarian to be evaluated and receive proper treatment. She may need antibiotics or other medications.

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