Why does my cat have black crust and raw skin around her eye?

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Hi I noticed recently my cats eye looked very dirty so I wiped her eyes as normal, a couple of days later her left eye had and has a thick black crust around the corner and it literally looks like her skin is a bit raw around it as if somehow it wasn't there before and the black stuff is healing like if a human got a cut and it scabbed over, can you give me any advice or suggestions on what it could be please?

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Although a picture of it would help to determine the underlying cause, that is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why does my cat have black crust and raw skin around her eye?

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