My cat has conjunctivitis, but its third eyelid is showing. Is it serious?

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My cats have recently had conjunctivitis in their eyes (since Monday), but one of my cat's third eyes is showing. It's only one eye, the other is fine. Is this just a symptom of the conjunctivitis? I have been giving them Terramycin and antibiotics since (they have been sneezing). Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 27 days old | 3 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Fox. Yes, a kitten's third eyelid can be elevated secondary to an infection. However, this can also be a sign of a more serious condition such as a corneal ulcer. I recommend he sees his veterinarian to have a dye test performed to ensure that he does not have a scratch across the surface of his eye. I hope this information helps!

My cat has conjunctivitis, but its third eyelid is showing. Is it serious?

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