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Why is my cat drooling, eyes watering, and third eyelid showing?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old

My cat is drooling and his eyes are watering and his third eyelid is covering half his eye.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 31, 2020

It sounds like Skywalker may have an eye infection causing his eye symptoms, and could be nauseous causing the drooling. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into a vet now for these problems.
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