A kitten that keeps blinking in one eye may be caused by foreign matter irritation, such as dust, hair, flying insects, etc. entering the eyes, causing eye discomfort, so it blinks frequently. Secondly, it may be that the kitten's eyelashes are inverted and continue to irritate the eyes, causing one eye to keep blinking. Finally, it is also possible that the kitten is suffering from eye diseases such as keratitis and conjunctivitis. Due to excessive eye secretions, the kitten needs to blink to remove excess secretions. Because this situation is quite serious, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time.
1. Foreign body irritation
When foreign bodies such as dust, hair, flying insects, etc. enter one of the kitten's eyes, the cat will keep blinking due to eye discomfort. In this regard, the owner can gently open the cat's eyes to see if there is any foreign matter. If so, they can clean it with saline to wash out the foreign matter, and then use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops to prevent infection. Can. However, if the foreign body in the cat's eye is relatively large and has penetrated the eyeball, the cat needs to be sent to a pet hospital where a professional doctor will remove the foreign body.
2. Inverted eyelashes
If the kitten’s eyelashes are inverted, the eyelashes will continue to stimulate the eyeballs, which will cause the cat to blink all the time. It will also be accompanied by shy tears, red eyes, Increased eye secretions, etc. In this regard, the owner can use his hands to pull down the cat's lower eyelids. If he sees eyelashes growing inward, this is called inverted eyelashes, and he needs to go to a pet hospital for eyelid correction surgery for treatment.
3. Suffering from eye diseases
If the kitten keeps blinking in one eye, it is also accompanied by tears, increased secretions, flushing of the conjunctiva, and unwillingness to open its eyes. If you constantly scratch your eyes, you may be suffering from eye diseases such as keratitis and conjunctivitis. In order to relieve eye discomfort, you will keep blinking. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination, and then provide corresponding treatment after determining the specific cause.
