Inner eyelid showing

[sugarwookie]

I'll be taking the little man to the Vet this week, but I thought I'd post to see if you have any suggestions or similar occurrences. Jescoe is going on 2 years. He's eating and playing fine. I haven't seen him poop yet (since reading about Haws syndrome) to see if he has a normal stool. It's rarely more out than this, more so when he's eating, or very relaxed. He spends a lot of time out in our screened porch, which does have some weed close to the screens where he perches.

 

[IndyJones]

Weed is toxic to cats though the exact level isn't known. By weed I assume you mean cannabis plants? I would keep them out of his reach.

 

[FeebysOwner]

To the best of my understanding Haw's Syndrome affects both eyes, not just one. It is highly likely that something has irritated just that one eye. It is a good idea to see if you can get to the source/cause of the eye irritation and remove it, if at all possible. It is also a good idea for the vet to take a look to see if there is any kind of eye injury, such as a scratch to his cornea, for example.

 

[daftcat75]

Weed is toxic to cats though the exact level isn't known. By weed I assume you mean cannabis plants? I would keep them out of his reach.

I think "some weed" is meant here as "a weed of unknown identifcation" vs. "some quantity of cannabis."

There could be a number of reasons why the third eyelid is showing. That both are showing makes me think it might be more environmental than an injury. In any case, only a vet can properly examine him and ask the right questions to get to the bottom of this.

 

[sugarwookie]

Weed is toxic to cats though the exact level isn't known. By weed I assume you mean cannabis plants? I would keep them out of his reach.

I meant weeds growing out of the ground, not the devil's lettuce ;0)

 

[sugarwookie]

To the best of my understanding Haw's Syndrome affects both eyes, not just one. It is highly likely that something has irritated just that one eye. It is a good idea to see if you can get to the source/cause of the eye irritation and remove it, if at all possible. It is also a good idea for the vet to take a look to see if there is any kind of eye injury, such as a scratch to his cornea, for example.

It is both eyes.

 

[sugarwookie]

Sorry, the picture I tried to attach didn't work evidently, and I'm sorry the title is misleading. It would be both of his eye lids that are showing. Sorry again, folks

 

[Margot Lane]

I’d hie thee to the vet, which is what you are doing. What lovely markings, btw.

 

[silent meowlook]

Hi. The third eyelids can be up due to dehydration, fever, or a number of other things. Glad he is going to the vet.

 

[sugarwookie]

The Vet really couldn't pinpoint anything. His blood count was good. They did a fecal and that was negative. Haws syndrome can be caused by a lot of things. He has had some creamy poo lately, so it could be a digestive issue. I'm going to try and get him on better quality food and add a probiotic. If it clears up or gets worse I'll post for folks who may show up with the same problem. It's frustrating as I hate thinking something is wrong and not knowing what to do.

 

[Margot Lane]

Allergy? Conjunctivitis? Huh! You’d think the vet could find something. Do you like & trust your vet? Is he listless?