The white film on the cat's eyes that cannot be opened may be caused by eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis and other inflammations. Both diseases cause similar symptoms, such as tearing, increased secretions, and conjunctival flushing, but require different medications. Therefore, when a cat’s eyes are uncomfortable, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then treat the cat with medication after determining the specific cause to avoid delaying the condition.
1. Conjunctivitis
Feline conjunctivitis will cause increased eye secretions and conjunctival congestion. The sick cat will be afraid of light, shed tears, and have red and swollen eyelids. It is unwilling to open its eyes and prefers to hide with its eyes closed. Rest in the corner. There are many causes of conjunctivitis, such as bacterial infection. At this time, the cat will have tears and red and swollen eyes. You can give the cat pet eye drops with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Another example is caused by cat nasal congestion, which is cat herpes virus infection. You can usually see cats having difficulty breathing and having runny nose. It is recommended to send the cat to a pet hospital for treatment in time.
Note: If cat conjunctivitis is not detected and treated in time, it is likely to cause corneal edema or ulcers, and the treatment time will be longer. If the cornea is ulcerated and perforated, surgery may be required. Corneal surgery.
2. Keratitis
In addition to the inability to open the eyes and white film, cats with keratitis may also have symptoms such as increased secretions, corneal redness, and eye swelling. The main causes of cat illness include bacterial infection, viral infection, trauma, entropion, etc. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, analyze the cause of its keratitis, and then provide corresponding treatment.
If it is caused by bacterial infection, it can generally be treated with anti-inflammatory eye drops combined with antibacterial drugs. If it is caused by a viral infection, antiviral treatment is required. Also note that if your cat suffers from keratitis for too long, it may cause corneal ulcers.
