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Why are my cat's inner eye corners showing? Is it a problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Aegean | Female | spayed | 9 months and 22 days old

We adopted a female cat about 7-9 months, she's neutered and got her vaccine which should be done again next year. A friend gave her to us who found her outside and fostered her and took her to vet. The doctor said she's healthy but what concerns me (I've recently lost a kitten because she was sick and i didn't know, so I get paranoid) is the inner eye corners of her eyes. I thought at first it's just her eye shape but then I've read online that it may be sign of a problem. What should we do??

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2021

Hello. When the third eyelids are prominent, then this could be an indication that a cat is unwell, but from your picture, Nojiko looks perfectly healthy, bright & alert. Just a corner of the third eyelids are visible, which can be perfectly normal in many cats. Any concerns, you should contact your veterinarian for a much more thorough examination. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 24th, 2019

    Hello. While the appearence of the third eyelids in a cat often suggests an illness, some cats do seem to have more protrusion than others. If you have not had Arwen checked for the feline leukemia/AIDS virus, then please have your veterinarian do so on Saturday. I am sure your vet will thoroghly examone her, but as long as she seems to have a good appetite & acts fairly normal, then no need to rush her in. Saturday will be fine. I hope Arwen is fine & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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