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My cat was chased, scared, third eyelid showing. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 7.7 lbs

Cat was chased by other cat. Now she is sitting very still with third eyelid showing and distant look. Has paws under her. What do I do?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2019

Third eyelid protrusion is an indicator of stress, not necessarily a true medical condition. Unless you have other reasons to believe Cece was harmed during this incident, it is likely that she will be fine in a few hours. Let her sit quietly and relax. Monitor her from a distance.

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