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What's causing my cat's watery, sore eye that's worsening quickly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 27 days old | 7 lbs

Recently my cats eye has been watery n sore . Its got alot worse in only a few days . what is it ?

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Answered By Isabelle Roese, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 8th, 2018

The water eye could be sign of a eye viral infection or even a eye scratch ( corneal ulcer). The inflammation around the eye could be self inflicted by rubbing but also early sign of skin disease. I would suggest you take Nala to a veterinarian for a closer exam. Your veterinarian may stain the cornea ( it does not hurt) an possibly prescribe eye meds and possibly oral meds. Good luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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