My cats third eyelid is visible a lot in past two days when he is resting. I took him to a vet and they checked and said there’s nothing wrong and sometimes the third eyelid can stick and return to normal. My cat keeps doing it, and I am feeling very concerned. Should I monitor it over next few days? Or should I get him checked out again? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 10.8 lbs

This sign could be sometimes related to a systemic illness or gastrointestinal disease. More rarely eyes problems are present. I would recommend to monitor him at this stage and if there are no other signs I would agree with what your vet suggested.

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My 4 year old Cat has started displaying the inner third eyelid occasionally, over the last month or so, when didn’t previously. She has also started passing wind which is unpleasant. We changed her food which helped but hasn’t solved the wind issue.

If her symptoms are enough for you to be concerned, it's worth getting her checked. You may be seeing early signs of a medical condition and it's always best to catch such things early before it gets out of hand. The third eyelid coming up could be a sign of a mild or oncoming eye infection or even an underlying malaise that hasn't show any other signs yet.

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for about a week i’ve been noticing Mr. C’s third eyelids of both eyes are out when they arent supposed to be. they seems to retract occasionally but for the most part they’re just always out. otherwise he seems perfectly fine, he’s eating and playi

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mr. C. Other than his third eyelids being elevated, the eyes appear normal in the picture. His pupils are a normal and equal size. I do not see any redness in the eyes or discharge present. It sounds like he is acting well at home. If his attitude or appetite changes or if he begins squinting or pawing at the eyes, then I would be concerned. In this case, he will need to see his veterinarian again. Otherwise, it should be fine to monitor him at home. I hope this information helps!

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Good evening We got a new kitten 2 weeks ago and a few days ago we noticed that his third eyelid is showing....this only seems to happen at night and it comes and goes depending on how much he is playing....during the day he is extremely playful an

This can be a sign of sickness or an infection in cats. however, since he is normal in the day,he may be tired at night and the eyelid comes out. If there is no squinting or ocular discharge, and no sneezing, then i would not worry at this point. Monitor his activity level and eating habits and if any changes are noted, then i would get him checked

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My cat shows a third eyelid. As you can tell, it only protrudes more when relaxed. Overall he is healthy. No worms, all shots, and very healthy. Since I got him, his one eye slightly waters but cleaning it relieves it for hours. So it may be because

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Winston is a cutie and I am not concerned about this. I actually see this in many relaxed cats. Unless the watering is lasting more than a day, there is full-on squinting or rapid blinking, redness, cloudiness, or other worrisome signs, I am inclined to ignore it. If you have any concerns, definitely see your vet to make sure everything looks normal. Best of luck to you and Winston!

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my cat's eyes seems weird. it won't open fully on the inside

Having the third eyelid up is often a sign of a systemic disease from a virus or infection, not an eye problem itself. This can also be caused by intestinal parasites. I recommend a veterinary exam and testing of his blood for feline leukemia and aids and a fecal test for intestinal parasites. They will also check him for anemia and make sure his organs are functioning properly. Once they find the reason then they can prescribe the correct treatment. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Mochi.

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My cats eyes have changed, the white from the corners seems to be larger and he looks unwell.

Hello and thank you for contacting Boop by Petco. The white tissue in the corner of the eyes is the third eye lid. It goes up like this when a cat is unwell. It is not a specific sign for one particular disease but it often means that a cat has fever, has breathing problems, has abdominal discomfort, muscle or joint pain. Please, take Lancelot to your local vets tomorrow for full clinical examination. Your vet may recommend a blood test or abdominal scan to find out what is going on. Good luck !

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Took our cat to the vet since her third eyelid was covering half her eye since last one week even when she is active. Her appetite has decreased slightly but she is active otherwise. The vet has prescribed eye drops TOBA DM to be put thrice a day. Is

Your vet prescribed a general antibiotic eye drop which also contain steroids, from my experience when both third eyelids go up into the eye like this, it is usually not an eye related disease, it's more likely to be an intestinal disease. if she has not been dewormed lately, i would recommend starting by deworming her, often it is the discomfort related to the worms in the intestines that is causing this symptom. once the abdominal discomfort will be over, this symptom will disappear.

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Why does my cats 3rd eyelids always show like this?

In cats it'a usually due to an intestinal problem, worm infestation can also cause that. the first step would be to deworm him with a high quality dewromer such as Drontal or Profender, if it does not solve the problem you will need to take him to the vet for a checkup and probably other tests such as ultrasound and blood test.

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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 s

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!

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Should my cat’s third eyelid be this color?

The third eyelid does look a bit darker than normal, and they are protruding a bit, which can indicate a problem like intestinal worms. I'd have Leef checked out by a vet for this, and bring in a sample of his poop for the vet to examine for worms. If he does have worms, the vet can treat him. Give his vet a call to make him an appointment. I hope this helps.

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