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What should I do if my cat suddenly has inflammation of one eye?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Matthew Thompson
A cat's single eye suddenly becomes inflamed, which may be caused by the following conditions: 1. Abnormal food, 2. Foreign body irritation, 3. Cat nasal branch, etc. The above situations need to be dealt with as soon as possible. Delaying time may cause the cat's Serious problems with your eyes.

1. Abnormal food causes inflammation

Expired and rotten food, excessive salt content, and greasy food may cause the cat to "get angry" and cause a sudden inflammatory reaction in the eyes. The owner needs to adjust the diet and clean the cat. Eye discharge can be relieved by appropriate use of pet eye drops.

2. Inflammation caused by foreign body irritation

Foreign bodies entering the eye can also cause inflammation of one eye. For example, contact with body wash in the bath can irritate the eyes. Cat scratching the head may also scratch the eyes, leading to eye inflammation, such as itching of the skin on the head and itching of the ear canal. Owners can check whether there are scratch marks on the cat's head and whether there is a large amount of brown secretion in the ear canal. Use appropriate drugs to contain secondary infections. To prevent scratching, owners can purchase Elizabethan rings to prevent scratches.

3. Cat nasal congestion caused by virus infection

Cats infected with viruses and suffering from nasal congestion can also cause inflammation of one eye. If the owner finds that the cat still has symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, he must take the cat to the hospital as soon as possible and confirm the diagnosis through laboratory testing. Use saline to clean the secretions in the cat’s eyes, and add special anti-inflammatory eye drops before using corresponding of drug treatment.