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Pus-like discharge from cat’s eyes

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Johnson
Eye feces refers to eye secretions. Eye secretions like pus in cats' eyes may be caused by improper diet, conjunctivitis, keratitis, iritis, uveitis, cat nasal congestion, etc. It can be treated by adjusting diet and medication. First of all, if it is caused by improper diet, then the increase in eye secretions is normal, and the owner generally does not need to worry too much. Secondly, if the abnormal increase in eye secretions is accompanied by other symptoms, such as red and swollen eyes, itching, etc., it is recommended that The owner should take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. Improper diet

If your cat often eats salty food, it will stimulate the lacrimal glands to secrete too many tears. If not cleaned in time, it will lead to an increase in local secretions. You need to adjust your eating habits. This is not allowed. He has eaten salty food, and mainly eats canned cats and cat food.

2. Conjunctivitis

It is an inflammatory disease that occurs in the conjunctival tissue. It is usually caused by bacterial infection and external stimulation. Symptoms such as conjunctival congestion, eye redness, and itching may occur. In severe cases, it may cause local suppuration and purulent secretions, which require the use of antibiotic eye drops as directed by a doctor.

3. Keratitis

It is caused by infections caused by exogenous and endogenous pathogenic factors. Typical symptoms include eye swelling and pain, tearing, blepharospasm, etc. When the eye area is affected by When inflammation is stimulated, tears will continue to increase, and there will also be secretions. You need to follow the doctor's advice and take antibiotics.

4. Iritis

Iritis is an inflammatory reaction of the iris tissue, which is related to eye trauma and infectious factors. The main clinical symptoms are eye congestion, vision loss, and eye pain. If If the condition is more serious, if left untreated, it may lead to local suppuration and increased secretions. You can take glucocorticoids and pet-specific antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Uveitis

The causes include bacterial infection, fungal infection, etc., which can cause an inflammatory reaction in the uvea, causing symptoms such as dark shadows in front of the eyes and blurred vision. The authorities When bacteria and fungi increase in the body, the lacrimal glands will secrete too many tears, and it will also cause increased secretions. You need to take antibiotics and antifungal drugs as directed by your doctor.

6. Cat nasal congestion

It is a viral infectious disease, which is highly contagious and can lead to purulent eyes.Secretions, accompanied by sneezing, runny nose, fever and other symptoms, need to be treated with antiviral drugs according to the doctor's advice.

During the treatment, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital regularly for relevant examinations to understand the specific recovery time of the disease, otherwise the condition will worsen.