My cats third eye lid is showing. She is indoor/ outdoor cat and the pollen was really strong today. How can I tell if it’s allergies or something more serious ? Can we help her with allergies ?
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If her third eyelid is up, it could be something more concerning such as a scratch on her cornea. If she is pawing at her eye, please put an e-collar on her to prevent her from causing significant damage to the eye but rubbing it. You can use an eye wash to rinse the eye (here is a great one for pets https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-eye-wash-for-dogs). If its just allergies, this will usually help. Also, Benadryl can be safely given to cats and may help if its an allergy, however most cats HATE the taste, so giving it can be a challenge. Here is an article including dosing information: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-eye-wash-for-dogs If her eye is still bothering her, and/or if the 3rd eyelid is up, take her in to your vet. Thanks for asking PetCoach!
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The only way you can tell is by having Meow Meow seen by a vet. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would have her seen by her vet in the morning. Best of luck!
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