If a kitten cannot open its eyes and there is secretion, it is recommended that the owner wet a cotton swab or paper towel with physiological saline, gently wipe the secretion around the kitten's eyes, and then go to the pet hospital for examination, analyze the specific cause, and then take appropriate measures. treatment measures. If conjunctival inflammation is caused by a mixed infection of bacteria and viruses, eye drops containing acyclovir and other ingredients can be used. If the cat is infected with rhinal bronchus, the main treatment is to use antiviral, anti-inflammatory and other symptomatic drugs. If it is caused by eyeball structural damage, you generally need to go to a professional eye hospital for treatment. In serious cases, the eyeball may need to be removed.
1. Newborn kittens begin to slowly open their eyes around 7-10 days old. However, some cats will be stuck by the secretions discharged from their eyes. In this case, just wipe it gently with a cotton swab and it will open. .
2. If it is conjunctival inflammation caused by a mixed infection of bacteria and viruses. For bacterial infections, it is recommended to use drugs containing ingredients such as lysozyme and tylosin. For viral infections, it is recommended to use drugs containing acyclovir and other ingredients. It is best to use cleaning eye drops to remove excess secretions and pollutants from the eyes before use. The premise is that the kitten's eye structure is intact and the clinical symptoms are not serious, otherwise it requires timely medical treatment.
3. If the kitten has not been vaccinated and does not have certain antibodies, it is easy to be infected with feline nasal congestion. Symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, coughing, and watery eyes will generally appear. In severe cases, it will also If symptoms such as loss of appetite and depression occur, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time. Generally, interferon, inhibitory protein, lysine, antibiotics and other drugs are needed for treatment.
4. If the kitten has symptoms of inability to open its eyes and secretions due to structural damage such as eyeballs, such as eyeball rupture, etc. In response to this situation, the cat needs to be taken to the relevant ophthalmic pet hospital for further examination and treatment in time. If necessary, the eyeball may need to be removed to avoid inducing systemic infection.
Note: Never force the kitten’s eyes to open directly, otherwise it will easily cause damage to the cat’s eyes.
