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My kitten has an eye injury, no vet nearby. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 20 days old

My kitten of 7 weeks have I think an eye injury short of things. I live in a small town or you can say village where we have no vets. Can anyone help me if there is any thing serious ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2019

So it appears the third eyelid is showing, which means Oreo either has an eye infection or has injured her eye. Any eye problem is considered an emergency because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take her into your closest vet now. Best of luck.

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