Pink, watery cat eye and hiding: Is it time for a vet visit?

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My cat has had a winky eye since I woke up, she did not have it when I went to bed though. It’s slightly pink, been leaking clear fluids and when she rubs it she’s rubbing it aggressively. I’ve wiped it a couple times with a cotton pad with warm water and checked as best as I can to see if there’s anything in the eye that could be irritating it but I can’t find anything. shes also been spending most of her time hiding under my bed. Should I be going to a vet or waiting for it to get better? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend taking her to the vet today. It could be an infection, conjunctivitis, or a corneal ulcer or abrasion. The vet will do a thorough exam and use a special stain to see if there is an ulcer. Then they will prescribe appropriate medications. Try to keep her from rubbing the eye any more, as this could cause trauma to the eyeball.

Pink, watery cat eye and hiding: Is it time for a vet visit?

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