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the third eye lid of my cats right eye is red, swollen with

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the third eye lid of my cats right eye is red, swollen with minimal tearing and 1/2 closed. He is acting normal and dosen't seem to bother him. I'm wondering if this is something I can watch and if not better by monday take to my regular vet (which is closed on saturday)or should I take him to the emergency vet

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Age: 11; Male; Breed: house cat

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warm washcloth to eye

Submitted: 1532 days and 5 hours ago.

Category: Cat

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Expert: Terri replied 1532 days and 5 hours ago.

Hi there,

Does his eye look like this:

http://www.animaleyecare.net/diseases/conjunctivitis.htm

Thanks,

Terri

Customer replied 1532 days and 5 hours ago.

the outer eye isn't red, just the third eye, there is slight swelling around the eye. He has been having rust colored discharge from that eye off and on for a few weeks, but the eye itself wasn't swollen or red untill yesterday. It dosen't seem to bother him, such as I haven't seen him rub or itch at it. It looks alittle like the pic, but reading about conjuctivitis sounds like his eye. Is this something I need to take him to the emergency vet tonight or tomorrow, or can I wait untill Monday and take him to my regular vet?

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Expert: Terri replied 1532 days and 4 hours ago.

Dear friend,

I am so sorry your boy is hurt. If the eye is injured and the cornea is scratched he needs to see a vet ASAP or he could lose sight.

However, if it is just an infection or the third eyelid, you can wait.

You may be seeing the third eyelid which appears in times of pain, stress or illness.

It may be an infection:

http://www.2ndchance.info/cateye.htm

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/conjunctivitis.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_runny_eyes.html

For the eyes get Terramycin ointment. some pet supplies have it but call first or order from http://www.revivalanimal.com/

Apply a damp teabag today for 30 seconds 3 times.

If he develops any colored mucus that means the infection has turned bacterial and will respond to an antibiotic.

Please let me know how he is feeling. If you get worried I will always be here to help further.

I hope he feels better very soon.

Very sincerely,

Terri

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Customer replied 1530 days and 2 hours ago.

took him to vet, it's Horner's syndrome

Expert: Terri replied 1529 days and 14 hours ago.

Here is info on horners which often resolves on its own:

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2124&aid=2477

Good luck with him,

Terri

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