What should I do if my kitten is crying and has eye boogers?

Kittens crying and having eye boogers may be due to poor eye hygiene, improper diet, hair entering the eyes, conjunctivitis, iritis, infectious rhinitis, or other reasons. If it is caused by poor eye hygiene, improper diet, and hair entering the eyes, then crying and having eye boogers are normal physiological phenomena and generally do not require medication. If the crying is abnormal and accompanied by redness, swelling, and other symptoms in the eyes, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital in a timely manner.

1. Poor eye hygiene

If the owner does not pay attention to the kitten's eye hygiene in daily life, it may lead to increased local eye boogers and even stimulate the conjunctiva, causing crying. It is necessary to pay attention to eye hygiene and use tissues or cotton swabs to wipe off the eye boogers.

1. Improper diet

If the kitten often eats food that is too salty, it may stimulate the tear glands to secrete too much tear fluid, causing tears to accumulate in the local area and form eye boogers. It is necessary to adjust the diet and avoid eating too salty food. You can feed the kitten some fresh vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

1. Hair entering the eyes

If the kitten is in a period of hair loss and not cleaned in time, it may cause hair to enter the eyes, stimulate the conjunctiva and cornea, and cause excessive tear secretion, leading to crying. It also causes an increase in secretions at the corner of the eye. It is necessary to clean the hair and take care of the eyes, using running water to rinse.

1. Conjunctivitis

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, it manifests as red, swollen eyes, itching, and excessive secretions. It can also cause tear gland damage, leading to increased tear production. It is necessary to take antibiotics and antiviral medications under a doctor's guidance.

1. Iritis

An inflammation of the iris tissue, it is suspected to be related to infection, trauma, and abnormal immune mechanisms. After the disease occurs, there will be symptoms such as eye pain, decreased vision, and conjunctival hemorrhage. In severe cases, it may cause local suppuration, leading to increased tear production and eye boogers. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and use antibiotic eye drops for treatment.

1. Infectious rhinitis

An acute infectious disease, it can cause respiratory and digestive tract damage during pregnancy, leading to increased nasal secretions, paroxysmal coughing, sneezing, and nausea. It may also cause abnormal increased secretions at the corner of the eye. It is necessary to take antiviral medications according to the doctor's advice. If the condition is severe, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for intravenous antiviral treatment in a timely manner.