My cat's eye is barely open and he's lethargic. Is this serious?

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My daughter is worried about her cat. When she arrived home from school today she noticed his right eye is barely open and he’s not as active or responsive as usual. Is there anything we can do to treat it? Could this be a symptom of a more serious health issue? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 1 month old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Sweets! He could have injured his eye, or could he have a severe eye infection. This is something that needs to be treated promptly by a vet, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would have your daughter take him into a vet now. Best of luck.

My cat's eye is barely open and he's lethargic. Is this serious?

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