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My cat's eye is red and irritated on the corner. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 15 lbs

My cat has a strange red irritation on the outside corner of her right eye.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Maya. Poor girl. This looks like a large of discharge, and I suspect she has an eye infection. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet immediately because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I'd have her seen by a vet now. I hope this helps!

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