My cat's eyes look half white. Is this serious? How can I help?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed
My cats eyes are half white how can I help her
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Published on August 8th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This can be due to weakness, a neurologic condition, severe dehydration, decreased mentation, among many other reasons. I would recommend that you have Rio evaluated by a veterinarian who can examine Rio and gather more information to know what would be the next most appropriate steps. I am hoping they can help Rio recover from this!
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Published on July 4th, 2019
I am sorry to hear about your kitty. There could be a number of causes for a white appearance to the eye, including edema in the cornea/surface of the eye, uveitis (inflammation within the eye), Trauma to the surface of the eye, and more. Your kitty needs an in person exam by a veterinarian with an ophthalmoscope to determine the cause of the cloudiness and treat accordingly.
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Published on January 6th, 2018
The white in the corner of his eyes is actually called his third eyelid. This is a normal structure that all cats have. However, his third eyelids are elevated at this time. This can indicate problems with the eyes or possibly general ill thrift ( or not feeling well). I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian soon as possible. They may recommend blood work to help determine a diagnosis. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Published on May 15th, 2019
The white part is Sully's third eyelid, and it normally only comes out when a cat's eye is closed. If it shows when the eye is open, it's a sign of a problem like an eye infection. Any eye infection would cause him to keep the eye partially closed as well because it's sensitive to light. Any eye problem is considered an emergency because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into a vet now. Best of luck.
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