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Increased cat eye droppings

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Lucas Davis
Eye feces clinically refers to eye secretions. Increased eye secretions in cats are considered to be caused by trauma, allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, dacryocystitis, etc. It can be treated with oral medications and external applications. Drugs and other methods are used for treatment. During drug treatment, you need to consult a professional doctor, and you are not allowed to use drugs privately. If the condition continues to worsen and drug treatment has no obvious effect, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a local pet hospital for eye examination in time, and then actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment according to the specific conditions of the condition, which can control the development of the disease and benefit Recovery from illness.

1. Trauma

If the eye area is hit, it will cause eye damage, cause suppuration, and a large amount of purulent secretions. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and take medication to promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

2. Allergic conjunctivitis

It may be caused by allergies to pollen and dust, which will stimulate the lacrimal glands to secrete a large amount of tears. If not treated in time, purulent secretions may occur. If this happens, you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for an eye examination, and then use antihistamine drugs according to the severity of the condition as directed by the doctor.

3. Bacterial conjunctivitis

Usually caused by bacterial infection of the conjunctiva, symptoms such as conjunctival congestion, redness, swelling, and pain may occur. In severe cases, it may cause local inflammation and a large amount of secretion. things. Antibiotics need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and eye care is also required when taking medicine. It is recommended that the owner use cotton swabs to wipe the secretions from the eye area, which can reduce damage to the conjunctiva.

4. Keratitis

It may be corneal inflammation caused by exogenous or endogenous pathogenic bacterial infection. Symptoms such as eye pain, photophobia, and tearing may occur. In severe cases, It may cause local inflammation and increase inflammatory secretions. When you suffer from this disease, you can use antibiotic eye drops under the guidance of a doctor, and rinse with warm saline to clear local secretions.

5. Uveitis

It may be an inflammation of the uvea in the eye caused by infection and abnormal immune mechanism. Symptoms such as eye redness, eye pain, and blurred vision may occur. Without treatment, it may It will lead to aggravation of local inflammation and purulent discharge. You need to take pet-specific antibiotics according to the doctor's advice. When taking the medicine, you need to observe the cat's physical condition at any time. If the condition continues to worsen,If serious symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

6. Dacryocystitis

It is mainly inflammation that occurs in the lacrimal sac, which may be caused by obstruction of the tear duct, resulting in purulent secretions and tears. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and use antibiotic eye drops specially designed for pets. After using this drug, it is necessary to keep the drug in the eyes to facilitate absorption by the body and achieve the effect of controlling the development of the disease.

During the treatment period, the cat’s eyes need to be cleaned and cared for. You can rinse them with running water to clean local secretions and help the symptoms of eye discomfort subside.