Identifying Causes of Cat Eye Boogers: A Visual Guide!

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First and foremost, it's important to understand that a small amount of eye boogers in cats is quite normal. Cats have numerous meibomian glands around their eyes that secrete oil, which helps to lubricate the cornea and keep the eyes moist. When this oil mixes with tears, dust, and other particles, it forms the eye boogers we often see.

So, if you notice your cat has a tiny speck of eye boogers in the corner of its eye occasionally, there's no need to worry. Simply wipe them away with a clean tissue, cotton swab, or cotton ball.

However, if your cat's eye boogers start to increase in quantity, or if you observe symptoms like difficulty opening the eyes, excessive blinking, red or swollen conjunctiva, or excessive tearing, these could be signs of a health issue.

1. Cat Heat (上火)

When cats consume dry food, overly salty meals, excessive goat's milk powder, or don't drink enough water, they're more prone to heatrelated issues. This can lead to elevated body temperature, dry and red eyes, increased eye boogers, and heavy tear stains.

Solutions:

Adjust your cat's diet to avoid spicy or刺激性 foods and ensure it has access to plenty of fresh water daily.

Clean your cat's eyes with sterile saline solution to remove any discharge and, if necessary, wipe away any tear stains regularly.

Use Shan Jing (Jinyinhua Eye Wash) eye drops to alleviate discomfort caused by heat and reduce tears and eye boogers.

2. Eye Infection

Cats suffering from conjunctivitis, blepharitis, meibomian gland disease, or other eye infections may experience an increase in eye discharge. The eye boogers might be yellow or greenish, and if your cat frequently scratches its eyes, the discharge could contain blood.

Solutions:

Flush your cat's eyes with sterile saline solution to clear away discharge and inflammatory matter.

Administer antibiotic eye drops such as Bailangming (Sulfamethoxazole Eye Drops), three to five times a day, one to two drops each time.

Place an Elizabethan collar on your cat to prevent it from scratching its eyes and worsening the injury or infection.

If home remedies don't improve the situation or if there's corneal involvement, seek veterinary care immediately.

3. Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu)

Feline herpesvirus can cause an increase in eye and nasal discharge, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.

Solutions:

Take your cat to the vet for a checkup to confirm if it has feline herpesvirus.

Once diagnosed, treat with antiviral eye drops containing ganciclovir or valacyclovir, combined with antibiotic eye drops.

Give your cat Kenojia (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium) to reduce inflammation.

Supplement your cat's diet with lysine, taurine, and lactoferrin to boost its immune system.

In multicat households, isolate the infected cat and sanitize the environment to prevent crossinfection.

In summary, a little eye boogers in your cat isn't a cause for concern. Just wipe them away and maintain good eye hygiene. However, if you notice an unusual increase in eye boogers or changes in color, it's usually a sign of an underlying health issue. Don't hesitate to consult a veterinarian to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.