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My cat has crooked eyes. Why is her third eyelid showing? Is it worms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 0 lbs

I have 2 inbred feral cats that have been showing symptoms of crooked eyes recently.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2018

It looks like your kitties have prolapsed third eye lids. I am assuming they are inside/outside cats and go hunting as well. A prolapse of the third eye lid can be caused by an infection with tape worm. We do not know why this happens, but most cats who have this (reversible) condition without other disease of the nervous system had a tape worm infection. Tape worm can be successfully treated with a wormer for cats containing praziquantel. If your cats show other signs of illness you should have them examined by a vet as there are other conditions that can cause this prolapse of the third eye lid.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 23rd, 2018

    A prolapse of the third eye lid can be a sign of neurological disease but also a sign of a tape worm infection. If your cat is otherwise behaving normally, and has no deficits, eats and drinks normally and appears healthy, then it is likely that this is only a tape worm infection. You can worm her with a wormer for cats containing praziquantel available from your vet and/or a petshop. Do not overdose, If Your cat shows abnormalities in behavior or physicallty then you need to take Gopu to a veterinary doctor for an exam.

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