I finally got some good pictures showing how ariels eyes, the whites of them , are puffy.
Is this OK? Is it normal?
Is this OK? Is it normal?
That isn't the white of her eyes, if I am seeing it right, those are her third eyelids.
Here is a great article in Scientific American about them: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-cats-have-an-inner/
Usually the third eyelid serves as a great easily seen sign that your kitty is sick. While we all see it from time to time (especially when we wake them up) when it comes further out, to cover 1/4 to 1/2 of the eye when they are alert and awake, can be a sign of a problem. I know I usually see my kitties third eyelid staying out when they are sick with a cold but I have also heard that seeing it can be a sign of parasites, infection or eye problems. Your kitty looks quiet lovely and healthy. If her eyelids are usually that visible it is probably a combination of her eye shape and the contrast of the dark color around her eyes that makes them more noticeable (I know one of my cats I can see it most of the time at the very corner of her eye and the other I almost never can).
To answer the question, yes puffy is normal as it is not actually part of the eye surface and expected to be slightly raised in comparison to the eye.
Assuming you've had him longer then a few weeks and have previously seen a vet for any reason with him .... then no vet neccessary. That would just be his default or standard position for the third eyelid. So no worries and everything is good.Thank you! So do you think I should take him to vet or just wait and see? His eyes have always been like this since he has been home