My cat has an eye scratch from another cat. Is it an emergency?

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My cat has a scratch on her eyeball from my other cat. Pet's info: Cat | Chartreux | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 12 lbs

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

Hello, A cat scratch to the eye can be a serious emergency and warrants evaluation by a veterinarian. It is important to have the eye evaluted because if left untreated, Fluffy may develop a severe infection inside the eye. However, with prompt treatment and application of an E-collar she should make a speedy recovery.

My cat has an eye scratch from another cat. Is it an emergency?

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