My cat has had a cloudy eye for one day. What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 months and 27 days old | 15 lbs

When a cat's eye is clouded over and discolored, that can be a sign of a severe eye infection, cataracts, glaucoma, or trauma to the eye. Any eye condition should be considered an emergency, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take Pollo into an ER vet right away. The vet can diagnose what is causing his eye to appear this way, and can treat accordingly.

My cat's eye is cloudy. What should I do? Is it an emergency?

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My cat has had a cloudy eye for one day. What should I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS 102

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2018

i see what you mean about Rocky's eye. His cloudy eye could be caused by an infection, glaucoma, or corneal scratch to name a few causes. The only way to know for sure what is causing his cloudy eye is to have him seen by a vet, and I would make an appointment for him asap. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can diagnose the cause of his cloudy eye, and can prescribe a treatment for it. Please call your vet now to make an appointment. I hope this helps, and thank you for contacting Pet Coach!

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