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Effective Tips for Treating Cat Eye Inflammation - 55 C

19. December 2024
If your cat is displaying symptoms such as red and swollen corners of its eyes, pain, excessive tear

If your cat is displaying symptoms such as red and swollen corners of its eyes, pain, excessive tearing, increased discharge (which may be clear or puslike), frequent blinking or squinting, sensitivity to light, or constant scratching with its paws, it's likely that its eyes are inflamed and infected. Let's delve into the common causes and treatment methods for cat eye corner inflammation. New pet owners, take note!

 

Understanding the Types and Causes of Cat Eye Corner Inflammation

Cat Eye Corner Inflammation Inside:

▷ Conjunctivitis: One of the most common eye diseases in cats, often caused by bacterial or viral infections, leading to red, swollen eyelids, excessive discharge, and tearing.

▷ Third Eyelid Protrusion: Also known as "cherry eye," it's characterized by a pink, oval piece of soft tissue appearing in the inner corner of the eye, which can grow larger over time, accompanied by tear overflow and eye scratching.

Cat Eye Corner Inflammation Outside:

▷ Eyelid Inflammation: Often occurs alongside conjunctivitis and meibomian glanditis, presenting with red, swollen eyelid edges, hair loss, and other symptoms.

▷ Mite Infection: Common in cats living in dirty environments and not regularly dewormed, often starting around the eyes and ears, leading to local hair loss, redness, and itching.

▷ Skin Diseases: Conditions like bacterial dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, ringworm, and folliculitis can also cause eye corner inflammation.

▷ Trauma: Cats may be scratched or struck in the eye corner by other animals or objects, leading to skin breaks and infections.

How to Treat Cat Eye Corner Inflammation?

Management for Eye Corner Inflammation Inside:

Firstly, gently flush your cat's eyes with sterile saline solution to remove inflammatory secretions, dust, tears, and other contaminants. Be careful not to let any contaminated liquid flow into the other eye to prevent crossinfection.

Fit your cat with an Elizabethan collar to prevent it from scratching the affected eye.

Administer Beramycin (neomycin sulfate eye drops) three to five times a day, one to two drops per session. This is an aminoglycoside broadspectrum antibiotic eye solution effective against various bacterial infections, such as conjunctivitis and keratitis.

Avoid using human eye drops: Human eye drops can be irritating to cats and may cause side effects, so they are not recommended.

Management for Eye Corner Inflammation Outside:

Use a cotton ball or medical gauze dipped in a small amount of saline solution to gently wipe the inflamed area of your cat's eye corner.

Apply a small amount of erythromycin ointment to the red and swollen area for antibacterial and antiinflammatory effects.

Fit your cat with an Elizabethan collar to prevent it from rubbing its eyes.

If you have a multicat household, consider isolating the sick cat temporarily to avoid fights among the cats, which could lead to the wound reopening or becoming infected.

If the symptoms of your cat's eye corner inflammation do not improve after three to five days of home treatment, it's advisable to seek veterinary care promptly for a diagnosis and targeted medication.

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