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Why does my 4-month-old kitten's eye twitch or wink? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 8 days old | 4 lbs

My kitten is 4 months old and sometimes one of her eyes will twitch as if she winking at me. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2017

This is common in cats. They often will squint one eye. As long as she downstairs have any discharge (yellow or green), swelling or continued excessive blinking (blepharospams) then she is likely displaying normal cat behavior. I hope everything works out well for your kitty Jinx. Best wishes and take care.

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