Care of the eyes of cats
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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To look into the eyes of a cat - perhaps this is one of the best things that you ever do for her health. A good home examination of the eyes before grooming can reveal tearing, crusting, clouding or inflammation that may indicate a disease. Here are a few simple recommendations how to maintain the health and brightness of the cat's eyes.
Home Inspection
Place the cat with your eyes to the bright light and look into her eyes. They should be clear and clean, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Pupils should be the same size.
Thorough examination
With your thumb, carefully turn off the cat's eyelid and look at the lining of the eyelid. It should be pink, not red or white.
What should I look for?
How do you know if everything is in order with the eyes of a cat? Note the following symptoms:
- Allocations
- Lachrymation
- Red or white eyelid lining
- Cork-like dirt in the corners of the eyes
- Wool with traces of tears
- Closed eye (s)
- Blurred or discolored eyes
- Visible third eyelid
Behavior that should attract attention
A specific body language will also alert you to possible eye disorders. If your cat constantly mows or paws the eye area, carefully examine its eyes. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.
A little care - healthy cat eyes
Remove the crab-like dirt from the cat's eyes with a moist cotton swab. Always clean the corners of the eyes and use a fresh tampon for each eye. Trim the long hairs that can cover her eyesight or get into her eyes. Try not to use eye drops or drops, unless they are prescribed by a veterinarian. If you notice unnatural discharge during the care of the cat, contact the veterinarian.
What are eye diseases?
The following eye diseases are often observed in cats:
- Conjunctivitis. One or both of the cat's eyes are red and swollen, there may be a secretion.
- The protrusion of the third century. If the third eyelid becomes noticeable or overlaps the cat's eye, it may be that she has a wound or she suffers from diarrhea, worms, or a virus.
- Keratitis. If the cornea of the cat's eye is inflamed, the eye will become clouded and watery.
- Cataract. This clouding of the eye is often observed in elderly and diabetic cats.
- Glaucoma. The cornea becomes turbid and the eye is enlarged because of the increased pressure in the eyeball.
- Bubbling of the eye. Bulging can occur as a result of an accident, injury or eye tumor.
- Retinal disease. Partial or complete loss of vision may occur when the photosensitive cells of the eye degenerate.
- Watery eyes. Wool around the eyes of a cat can be with traces of tears due to blocked tear ducts or increased production of tears.
Treatment of eye diseases
Many diseases of the eyes of cats can be treated with drops or ointments prescribed by a veterinarian. A veterinarian will show you how to use eye and ear drops at home.
Prevention of eye diseases
The best way to prevent eye diseases is to make sure that the cat has received all the vaccinations and undergoes thorough examinations. Regularly inspect her eyes and contact the veterinarian if you find any symptoms. Untreated eye diseases can lead to poor eyesight and even blindness.