My pet's eye looks bad. Is it an infection or needs a vet visit?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered
What could this be? An eye infection or something more serious? Is it possible to treat at home?
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Published on December 26th, 2019
It could be an eye infection or it could be Cage has injured his eye. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain. Any eye problem has to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss.
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Published on June 4th, 2019
It could be that Luna has an eye infection or may have injured her eye. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take her into a vet today.
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Published on March 31st, 2018
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is very difficult to make a recommendation without at least seeing a photo of the eye. All I can tell you without seeing a photo is that if the eye looks worse to you then Millie needs to see a vet. Eyes are very delicate and can go from bad to worse very quickly to the point where she could lose not only her vision but the actual eye itself. I consider eye problems emergencies so I suggest you get her to a vet as soon as possible. Best wishes.
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Published on February 25th, 2019
Unfortunately there is no picture attached to your post, but I always consider any eye problem an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I'm concerned by your description that Kairi's eye looks bad, and I think having her seen tonight would be best. I hope this helps.
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