A cat that cannot open one eye may be caused by scratches, improper diet, excessive tear stains, eye inflammation, damage to the canthus, damage to the retina, etc. It needs to be improved through general treatment and medication. If it is only caused by scratches and improper diet, the symptoms will return to normal after adjusting the diet and disinfecting the local skin, and the owner does not need to worry too much. If it is an abnormal phenomenon, accompanied by increased eye secretions, swelling and pain, etc., treatment will help the eyes return to normal. If the condition worsens, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time.
1. Scratches
If a cat accidentally scratches its eyes, it will cause local soft tissue damage, cause swelling, pain and other symptoms, and will also affect the normal opening of the eyes, so it needs to be wiped with iodophor. Locally, when the local skin returns to normal, the adverse reactions can gradually subside.
2. Improper diet
If your cat often eats salty food, it may cause eye secretions to increase and then accumulate in the corners of the eyes, making it difficult to open the eyes. You need to adjust your eating habits. You cannot feed your cat salty food. You also need to clean the eyes and rinse them with running water.
3. Excessive tear stains
If the tear stains are severe, it may cause eye fatigue, affect normal eye opening, lead to squinting, and in severe cases, may cause partial Inflammation needs to be treated with antibiotic eye drops as directed by your doctor.
4. Eye inflammation
Usually caused by conjunctivitis and keratitis, it will lead to an increase in eye feces. If it is not improved in time, it may accumulate in the corners of the eyes, resulting in abnormal eye opening. In this case, the cat can be treated with pet-specific antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor.
5. Damage to the canthus of the eye
If the canthus of the eye is hit by a heavy object, it will cause local skin damage, swelling and pain. In severe cases, it may cause local suppuration and affect the normal opening of the eyes. , causing the eyes to be unable to open, requires antibiotic treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and surgery if necessary.
6. Retinal damage
Mainly caused by retinal disease, it will lead to decreased vision and blurred vision. When observing the cat’s eyes, it will feel a little unable to open. It needs to be Surgical treatment is performed under the guidance of a doctor.
During treatment, it is necessary to give regularCats taking medicine or using topical medicine can reduce the damage to the eyes and help the local area return to normal.
