Red and Swollen Cat Eyes with Secretions

Red and swollen cat eyes with secretions may be caused by unhealthy diet, foreign body stimulation, mosquito bites, conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcers, and other reasons. First, if caused by an unhealthy diet, symptoms will gradually disappear by adjusting the diet, and owners generally do not need to be too worried. Second, if accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, pain, etc., it is recommended that owners take their cats to the vet for treatment in a timely manner.

Unhealthy Diet

If you often feed your cat dry and salty food, it will affect the absorption of water in the body, stimulate the lacrimal gland area, cause increased tear production, and eventually lead to increased secretions if not corrected promptly. You need to adjust the diet and avoid feeding your cat dry and salty food, focusing mainly on cat food.

Foreign Body Stimulation

If the eyes are stimulated by dust and pollen, it can cause increased tear production. If not improved promptly, it may lead to the formation of secretions and redness and swelling of the eyes. You need to rinse the eyes with flowing saline solution.

Mosquito Bites

When the local skin is bitten by mosquitoes, it can cause redness, swelling, and even pus, leading to secretions. You need to follow the doctor's advice and use corticosteroid cream for treatment.

Conjunctivitis

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, it manifests as red eyes, conjunctival congestion, pain, and increased secretions. You need to follow the doctor's advice and take veterinary antibiotics and antiviral medications.

Keratitis

Usually caused by viral and fungal infections, it can lead to corneal damage, causing symptoms such as tears, blurred vision, and even ulcers. In severe cases, there may be purulent secretions. You need to follow the doctor's advice and take antiviral and antifungal medications.

Corneal Ulcers

Mainly caused by inflammation and necrosis of the corneal tissue due to bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, it can lead to vision loss. When inflammation occurs locally, secretions will be formed. Surgical treatment under a doctor's guidance is necessary.

During treatment, it is recommended that owners clean the cat's eyes properly. You can use cotton buds to remove secretions or rinse with running water. This will be helpful for the disease to recover.