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Cats have a third eyelid.

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The nictitating membrane is a thin inner eyelid that sweeps across the eye from the inner corner to protect and moisten it. You do not usually see it, but it can show when a cat is sleepy or unwell.

Source: Nictitating membrane (Wikipedia)

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