Why are my kitten's eyes watering?

Often the owners of small shaggy balls begin to worry because the kitten’s eyes are watery. In most cases, this is how the body’s defensive reaction manifests itself. It may be associated with infectious diseases, eye diseases, allergies, or some external irritants. To accurately identify the causes of lacrimation, you need to pay attention to how the kitten behaves and determine whether there are any other symptoms that indicate the animal’s poor health.

Why are my kitten's eyes watering?

Do not confuse normal lacrimation with diseased lacrimation. When a cat’s tear fluid accumulates in the inner corners of the eyes and this does not bother the pet in any way, then this is an absolute norm.

But if the animal has itching, pus and there is uncharacteristic anxiety, it is necessary to urgently look for the reasons for such changes in the kitten’s health. Most often, the main causes of tearing are:

• conjunctivitis;
• runny nose;
• allergy;
• colds;
• gas irritation;
• mechanical damage due to a fall or fight;
• obstruction of the nasolacrimal ducts;
• intestinal parasites;
• inflammation inside the eyeball.

If the kitten develops symptoms such as swelling of the eyelids, redness of the eyes, pus, weakness of the pet, fear of bright light, the eyes do not open completely, the lens is covered with a film or turns white, it is necessary to urgently begin treatment for the kitten.

What to do if your kitten's eyes are watery

In some cases, self-medication is contraindicated. All medications can only be prescribed by a professional. But providing first aid is simply necessary. Considering that not all people can quickly find an experienced veterinarian and get an appointment with him, first aid can significantly alleviate the animal’s condition before the pet is examined by a doctor. In addition, some problems can be easily dealt with at home. For example:

• If any object gets in from outside, you need to rinse the eye with boiled water. Then treat it with furatsilin.
• If acid gets in, you need to prepare a weak soda solution and rinse your eyes with it. Then rinse with boiled water.
• If an alkaline burn occurs, the eyes are washed with a solution of boric acid.

How are individual diseases treated?

Unfortunately, animals often get sick during the first months of life, as they are just beginning to learn about the world and adapt. Serious diseases that cats suffer from include:

• Ulcerative blepharitis. After the examination, the doctor removes dead epithelium from the surface of the eyelids. Phenol produces cauterization. Next they are treated with antibiotic ointments. Treatment is continued for 5 days.
• Inversion/inversion of eyelids. This problem can only be solved quickly. After surgery, the pet is given a collar and the eyes are treated.
• Conjunctivitis. Tetracycline  ocular  ointment  miss  for  lower  century.
• Allergy. Antihistamines help cope with the disease.

Eye care for cats

Cat eyes need daily care. You need to wipe your eyes with a cotton swab dipped either in clean boiled water or in a decoction of St. John's wort, chamomile, sage and calendula.

You can wash the weakly mineralized with solutions of boric acid or furatsilin if there is a suspicion of infection.

There are also special drops designed for daily care.

To prevent the kitten from scratching, it is advisable to wrap it in a cloth or towel before the procedure. Next, you should moisten the cotton wool in the solution or water and apply it to the resulting crusts. When they are wet, they can be removed.

After this, you should take clean cotton wool and moisten it again, gently wipe your pet’s eyes so that the liquid gets a little into the conjunctival sacs. The treated eye must be blotted with a clean napkin. Then, without fail, you need to make amends to the kitten with something tasty.

Animals are weak, defenseless creatures. They need constant care and maintaining health. Who else but their owners will help them stay healthy and happy. Take care of those you have tamed, and they will definitely repay you with their devotion.