There are three main reasons why cats shed reddish-brown tears: The first is because the food is too salty or too dry, causing the cat to get angry, so symptoms such as increased eye secretions and changes in tear color will occur. The second is that the nasolacrimal duct is blocked, causing the secretion to be unable to flow out from the nasolacrimal duct, so it can only overflow from the corners of the eyes and oxidize to reddish brown over a long period of time. The third type is eye inflammation, which causes increased secretions and reddish-brown tears. It is recommended that the owner check the cat's eyes in time. If there are abnormalities such as redness and swelling of the eyelids or inability to open the eyes, it is best to take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment.
1. Getting internal heat
If the owner usually feeds the cat food that is too salty or too dry, the cat may develop symptoms such as increased eye secretions and changes in tear color after getting internal heat. At this time, the owner needs to adjust the cat's diet in a timely manner, feed the cat some heat-clearing and inflammatory foods, and appropriately reduce the amount of meat fed, so that the cat can absorb more water to maintain the body's water balance. If the situation does not improve, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for examination and treatment.
2. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
When a cat's nasolacrimal duct is blocked, eye secretions may not flow out through the nasolacrimal duct and can only overflow from the corners of the eyes. These secretions If the substance stays in the eyes for a long time, it will oxidize into reddish brown. Therefore, if you find that your cat sheds reddish-brown tears for a long time, it is best to take it to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
3. Eye inflammation
When a cat’s eyes are infected or otherwise irritated, the eyes will produce excessive secretions. If these secretions remain in the eyes for a long time, , will also oxidize to reddish brown. Therefore, the owner can check the cat’s eyes. If symptoms such as red and swollen eyelids, conjunctival edema, increased eye secretions, watery eyes, and inability to open the eyes are found, it may be that the eyes are inflamed, and the cat needs to be given some pet-specific eye drops. Treat with potion and wear an Elizabethan ring to prevent the cat from scratching.
Generally, it will get better in about a week. If it does not improve, you should consider that the eye inflammation is caused by other viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc., and you should take it to a pet hospital for treatment in time.
