The most common clinical symptoms of cat conjunctivitis are: conjunctival redness, swelling and congestion, epiphora, reluctance to open eyes, and increased eye secretions. Eye discharge may range from white mucus to yellow-green mucus. Some cats will scratch their eyes, further causing eye discomfort. Sneezing and nasal discharge sometimes occur simultaneously with eye lesions. Severe infections can cause permanent scarring of the cornea and conjunctiva, and some may affect tear production. drainage pathways, ultimately leading to long-term epiphora.
1. Why do cats get conjunctivitis
There are two reasons for cat conjunctivitis:
1. Infectious and non-infectious. Infectious causes include but are not limited to: feline herpes virus, calicivirus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, streptococcus, staphylococcus, feline infectious rhinotracheitis (FVR), etc.
2. Non-infectious causes include but are not limited to accidental injury by foreign objects, allergies, bacterial infections, mechanical injuries, etc.
2. What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis
In the early stage, you will often squint or close your eyes, photophobia, and tears under normal light. Excessive and frequent scratching of the eyes or their surroundings; in the mid-term, there will be more secretions, conjunctival congestion, edema, and inability to open the eyes; in severe cases, there will be purulent secretions, eyelid adhesion or eyeball adhesion in the later stage .
3. Treatment of conjunctivitis
The most important measure is to observe the cat's daily behavior, and during the process of confirming the treatment, insist on washing the cat's eyes. Wear a headgear and choose the right medication for different causes of conjunctivitis and stick to it until you recover.
4. Prevention of conjunctivitis
1. Get your cat vaccinated on time!
