Hair in Cat's Eyes

Having hair in a cat's eyes is a normal phenomenon because cats are prone to shedding hair, and some cats have longer hair, which can easily lead to hair entering their eyes. When you find hair in your cat's eyes, you can first purchase a pet eye wash and drop a few drops into the cat's eyes. Gently rub the upper and lower eyelids a few times and then wipe off the hair with a cotton swab.

Does Hair in a Cat's Eyes Cause Any Problems?

It doesn't cause significant problems. Generally, the hair stimulates the tear glands to produce tears, allowing the hair to float away. Cats can usually remove the hair themselves. The structure of a cat's eyes is not as fragile as one might imagine, and they have a certain degree of self-protection. If you're still worried, you can use a specialized cat eye drops to wash the hair out.

What to Do If Hair Enters a Cat's Eyes?

After hair enters a cat's eyes, the treatment method is to secure the cat, then use your thumb and index finger of one hand to open the cat's upper and lower eyelids. With the other hand, gently wash the affected eye with a gentle eye drops or saline solution. After washing the hair out of the cat's eyes, to prevent infection, you can drop an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops into the cat's eyes.

What to Do If Something Enters a Cat's Eyes?

If something enters a cat's eyes, you can first observe the cat at home to see if it can expel the foreign object on its own. After the object is expelled, please monitor the cat for any symptoms such as squinting or increased eye discharge. If any of these symptoms occur, it is recommended to take the cat to the veterinary hospital for examination. The veterinarian will check if the cat has corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, or even corneal perforation. If a corneal perforation occurs, emergency surgery may be necessary.