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My kitten's third eyelid is showing. Is this a sign of parasites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

hi I got a kitten between 6 and 10 months old she have something wrong with her eyes as in photo The tempe here is between 30 and 45 but she really. play and eat well... and she is very. shay and friendly > so please can you help me help her note :She likes to eat cockroaches>>she was exposed to cold water in her face and Air Freshener From a distance >She was chased by a big cat once or twice >fell from a high place on her head or chest (belly) and When we play she sneeze once or twice thx

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 6th, 2019

So her third eyelid is showing, and that can be a sign of intestinal parasites in cats. I would take her into the vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing her third eyelids to show, and can treat her. Best of luck.

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