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My cat has an eye growth. Is it a stye or something serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

What is this? Stye or something more serious? Present for at least 3 months.

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2020

Hello. That looks like a growth, not a sty. It may be benign or malignant, but due to the close proximity to his eyelid margin, it would be best to consider surgery to remove it. If it continues to get larger, it may cause issues with the eye or tear glands. Please have your veterinarian examine your cat and discuss surgical options. Thank you

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