sudden redness and swelling of one eye in a cat

sudden redness and swelling of one eye in a cat may be caused by foreign body stimulation, trauma, conjunctivitis, corneal inflammation, feline upper respiratory tract infection, etc. It needs to be treated by drugs and physical therapy, which can reduce the damage to the eye area after the disease and promote local recovery. During the recovery period, monitor the cat's eye recovery situation at any time. If the local redness and swelling are severe, it is recommended to seek medical treatment, otherwise it is easy to delay the treatment time and affect the recovery of the eye.

Foreign body stimulation

If the eye is stimulated by eyelashes and dust particles, it can cause excessive tear secretion, affecting the speed of local blood circulation and leading to swelling. Professionals can use specialized tools to clean the foreign bodies in the eye.

Trauma

If the eye is directly or indirectly affected by violence, it can cause damage to the local soft tissues, leading to redness, swelling, and pain in the eye. Treatment under the guidance of a doctor is necessary, including taking blood-activating and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Conjunctivitis

A common eye disease usually caused by bacterial infection. After infection, the conjunctiva may become inflamed, causing symptoms such as conjunctival congestion and pain. Puppy-specific antibiotic eye drops can be used under a doctor's guidance.

Corneal Inflammation

Caused by external or internal pathogenic factors, it is characterized by eye pain, redness of the eyelids, tearfulness, and eyelid spasm. Without timely improvement, local redness and swelling will worsen. obedience to the doctor's advice to take pet-specific antibiotic treatment.

Feline upper respiratory tract infection

An acute infectious disease caused by feline herpesvirus, it can cause damage to the respiratory and digestive systems. Severe respiratory damage can stimulate the conjunctiva, causing redness, swelling, and increased secretions. Follow the doctor's advice to take antiviral drugs.

During treatment, maintain eye hygiene by rinsing with running water, using cold or hot compresses to improve symptoms, and regularly visit the hospital for checkups to monitor the eye's recovery.