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My cat won't stop scratching her eye and face. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat won't stop scratching her face around her eye mostly I have checked for fleas and such and nothing

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 25th, 2017

Place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further scratching. This alone may be enough o allow any healing. If not, have by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. If her eye(s) appear red, swollen or have discharge then have her examined sooner rather than later.

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