Cat's ear cut not healing, and third eyelid is out. Is it serious?

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My cat has a cut in his left ear that is healing slowly. Hes had it for almost one and a half weeks. On top of that he seems to have lost control of his left eyelid 2 days ago. Are these connected and how concerned should I be? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 6 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It is not normal for the third eyelid in a cat to be out when the cat's eye is open, so if Rexx's third eyelid is out, then this is a concerning sign. It's typically only out in times of illness. I would take Rexx into the vet today for an exam. If he has a slowly healing cut, he may have an infection causing it to heal slowly, and that could lead to third eyelid staying out.

Cat's ear cut not healing, and third eyelid is out. Is it serious?

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