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CatsSamanthaOctober 19, 2026

My cats upper eyelid on his one eye is suddenly swollen but his eyeball is clear what…

My cats upper eyelid on his one eye is suddenly swollen but his eyeball is clear what does this mean?

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DWDylan Wilson, DVMVerified VetSmall Animal, Mixed Animal, Preventive Care, Laboratory Medicine · KY license 293504Answered 4d ago

Hello, there is inflammation in that right eyelid. It could be trauma, cellulitis, or a foreign body causing the swelling. A vet visit would be needed for eyedrops to help with the situation was the vet determines the cause.

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