My one-eyed cat's remaining eye is always dilated. Is this normal?

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Hello, I wanted to ask a question about my one-eyed cat. My cat was attacked my a hawk about two, three years ago. We had the eye that was infected removed from it about a few months later, and she's been living a good life since then. But, it concerns me that her one eye is always completely dilated unless she goes outside. Is that normal? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. No, it's not normal for the other eye to be completely dilated so much of the time. I would be concerned that she may have some vision issues in this eye. This could be caused by an age-related change such as retinal degeneration, or a systemic illness like high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism. I would recommend taking Oreo to the vet for an ophthalmic exam when you are able to. He/she may also recommend other tests such as a blood pressure check, lab work, etc. if needed to check for any problems that need to be treated.

My one-eyed cat's remaining eye is always dilated. Is this normal?

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