The white sticky substance in the cat's eyes that cannot be opened may be caused by improper cleaning, trichiasis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, corneal ulcer, etc. First of all, if it is only caused by improper cleaning, it can return to normal after cleaning. No medication is required. Secondly, if it is caused by trichiasis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, corneal ulcer, etc., it needs to be treated with drugs, physical therapy and surgery. Active and effective treatment can reduce the damage to the eyes. If necessary, it is recommended that the owner take the cat for medical treatment in time, so as not to delay the treatment time and affect the recovery of the eyes.
1. Improper cleaning
If you do not clean your eyes in time in the morning, it will cause more eye secretions, which will appear white and sticky, and you will not be able to open your eyes. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. . It is recommended that owners use pet-specific wipes to wipe the corners of the eyes to clean up local secretions and relieve discomfort.
2. Trichiasis
Mainly, the eyelashes grow in the direction of the eyeball. Symptoms such as photophobia, tearing, and foreign body sensation in the eye may occur. If not improved, it may cause irritation. The conjunctiva and cornea cause secretions to continue to increase and appear white and sticky. The trichiasis needs to be removed by a professional doctor using tweezers.
3. Conjunctivitis
It is mainly an inflammatory disease that occurs in the conjunctival tissue. Symptoms such as conjunctival congestion, redness, swelling, and itching will occur. If not improved in time, it will lead to suppuration of the conjunctival area. , a white sticky secretion appears, and it also affects the normal opening and closing of the eyes. You need to use pet-specific antibiotic eye drops as directed by your doctor.
4. Keratitis
Usually corneal inflammation caused by exogenous or endogenous pathogenic factors, which may cause eye pain, photophobia, blepharospasm and other symptoms, and may cause It causes corneal congestion and increases secretions, which appear yellow or white and sticky. You need to follow your doctor’s advice and take antibiotics specifically designed for pets.
5. Dacryocystitis
Usually caused by the stenosis and blockage of the tear duct to the nasolacrimal duct, causing lesions in nearby tissues, resulting in an inflammatory reaction and white, sticky secretions. Also accompanied by eye itchingIt needs to be improved through ultrashort wave physiotherapy according to the doctor's advice.
6. Corneal ulcer
If you have a corneal ulcer, if it is not treated, it will lead to local suppuration and an increase in local secretions, which will appear light yellow or white. Surgical treatment can be performed under the supervision of a doctor.
During treatment, the eyes must be kept clean and hygienic. You can rinse them with running water to help reduce secretions.
