My cat has an eye lump after injury and is inactive. Vet needed?

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My cat after an injury has this lump that seems to be gouging covers his eyes. He hasn’t been too active since the injury we’ve tried cleaning his eyes regularly and its been couple days but it still hasn’t healed. Should I be concerned does he need surgery or need in person checkup? Would it recover on its own? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1 year and 2 months old | 12 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kitty. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. He needs to be examined and the extent of his injuries determined. His eye will need to evaluated. It appears as though his third eyelid may be elevated and possibly damaged. The veterinarian will determine if medication such as antibiotics are warranted. If there is eye disease, such as a corneal ulcer or scratch across the eye, this will require specific treatment. Surgery is possible if there is an infection under the skin such as an abscess. If he is not as active, this is likely because he does not feel well. In the meantime, encourage him to eat and drink. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to cats. I hope this information helps!

My cat has an eye lump after injury and is inactive. Vet needed?

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