Pus in cats' eyes that cannot be opened is considered to be caused by foreign body irritation, allergies, eye trauma, conjunctivitis, keratitis, feline nasal congestion, etc. It needs to be treated with general treatment, oral drugs and topical drugs to control the development of the disease and eliminate it. The secretions from the eye area are helpful for the eyes to return to normal. If the condition is serious, the above treatments have no effect, and the purulent secretions continue to increase, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the ophthalmology department of the pet hospital in time, and then take treatment measures according to the severity of the condition.
1. Foreign body irritation
If the eyes are irritated by foreign bodies, such as sand, cat litter dust, insects, etc., it will cause local inflammation and increased secretions. Rinse with running water to relieve local discomfort and no special treatment is required.
2. Allergy
If you are allergic to certain substances, such as pollen, dust, dust mites, etc., you are prone to allergic reactions, resulting in a large amount of purulent secretions in the eyes, and also It will affect normal eye opening. You can use anti-allergic eye drops as directed by your doctor.
3. Eye injuries
If the eye is hit and the local mucosa is ruptured, if left untreated, it will lead to local inflammation, eye swelling and discharge. You need to take antibiotics and blood-activating and pain-relieving medications as directed by your doctor.
4. Conjunctivitis
It is a common eye disease, which may be caused by bacterial and viral infections. Symptoms such as conjunctival congestion, decreased vision, swelling and pain may occur. In severe cases, it may cause The swelling in the eye area continues to increase, causing squinting. You need to follow your doctor's advice and use antibiotics and antiviral eye drops for treatment.
5. Keratitis
If you suffer from keratitis, you will have symptoms such as eye pain, tearing, photophobia, blepharospasm, etc., resulting in limited eye opening, accompanied by purulence. Discharge of secretions. Pet-specific antibiotics need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
6. Feline rhinotracheitis
It is an infectious disease with strong upper respiratory tract infection. It is mainly caused by feline rhinotracheitis herpes virus infection, which can cause damage to the respiratory tract and digestive tract. It can cause symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, swollen eyes, and loss of appetite. If not treated in time, it may lead to eye inflammation and purulent secretions. Antibiotics and antivirals need to be administered intravenously as directed by your doctorof drug treatment.
During the treatment, you need to take good care of your eyes. When pus appears, you need to use a cotton swab to clean it, which will help the local area return to normal.
