Why is my cat's eye swollen shut?

Answer by  katharine (3981)

She could have an eye infection or she could have been scratched on her eye. It can also be a sign of an allergic reaction to something, or could also be an upper respiratory infection. Take the cat to a vet, because if the eye is infected and is not treated the eye might have to be removed.

Answer by  sasser1102 (198)

It could be that the cat has scratched one of their eyelids. They have three. The cat needs to be taken to the vet asap regardless. Their eyes are very prone to infection, and it does not take long for them to lose an eye.

Answer by  dave25 (45)

Your cat could have been in a fight, and had a claw or another foreign object pushed into her eye. You need to take her to the vet straight away, as this could turn into an abcess.

Answer by  Natasha (83)

She may have injured the eye,or she may have an infection (or both. ) Only your veterinarian will be able to diagnose the problem. Eye infections are usually easy to treat.

Answer by  smellycat22 (1129)

It could be an eye infection, injury to the eye or lids, or ocular ulcers. Take her to the vet as soon as possible for treatment before it's too late.

Answer by  karenkay (343)

This is a symptom of infection or inflammation, but it can have many other causes (even glaucoma), so you should take your cat to see a vet.