The inside area of the eyes (side next to the nose) have a swolen white thing there covering part of the eye...she seems really tired too...
2007-04-01 08:14:08 · 12 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The 'white thing' is her nictitating membrane - her third eyelid, which all cats and dogs have.
The third eyelid tends to come over the eye/become swollen when they're ill. The fact that she seems tired confirms this. This is not a specific symptom of any one illness, just a general sign of illness.
You need to take her to the vet to find out exactly what's wrong - please do, because although it may be a simple illness it could also be serious!
Good luck - sounds like whatever it is you've caught it early, which is always the best way!
Chalice
2007-04-01 08:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats have a third eyelid, and it comes across the eye from the inside corner. If their eyes are irritated or they are not feeling well/very lethargic, the eyelid can start to move across the eye. I would definitely recommend getting your cat to your veterinarian to be checked out soon.
2007-04-01 08:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by kjm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had that a couple years ago, the vet called it a "fallen eyelid" (it's the third eyelid as others have said). It can be a symptom of a number of ailments, but in my cat's case she had a tapeworm. Take your cat to the vet immediately to get her checked out.
2007-04-01 10:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by WednesdaysChild78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a cat is sick this happens. Go to the vet. It's as sign of infection somewhere in the cat, not just in the eye area.
2007-04-01 08:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by dekattsmeow 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eye or eyelid infection maybe got something in their from the litter pan or a bug bite. I would take it to the vet
2007-04-01 08:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the third eyelid (called a haw.) It only shows when a cat is very ill.
2007-04-01 08:17:51 · answer #6 · answered by Yote 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her eyes are matting. One thing in the medicine cabinet I never do without id colloidal silver. It good for infections on people, and can also help your cat's problem.
2007-04-01 08:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by Terabell_Samantha_Ursula 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its her eyelid cats have vertical ones
2007-04-05 08:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of cat?
if the eye looks cloudy and kind of shiny like reflective almost, theres a possibility they might be losing their eye sight
2007-04-01 08:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by sbarre10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with your veterinarian immediately.
2007-04-01 08:17:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋