Red and swollen eyes in cats that cannot open

Red and swollen eyes in cats that cannot open may be due to foreign body stimulation, dietary issues, eye inflammation, or infectious diseases. It is recommended to first put a Elizabeth collar on the cat to prevent it from scratching its eyes, then take the cat to a pet hospital for examination and diagnosis, and treat it promptly to avoid worsening of the condition. You can also prepare some eye care solutions at home, regularly clean the cat's eyes, and diligently remove dust or switch to cat litter with less dust to reduce the stimulation of environmental factors to the cat's eyes.

Foreign body stimulation

When a cat's eyes are stimulated by foreign objects such as dust, hair, sawdust, or pollen, they may become red and swollen, making it difficult for the cat to open its eyes. It is advised for the owner to pay close attention to the cat's surroundings and clean the area promptly if the condition is caused by foreign body stimulation. Consult a pet doctor for medication treatment. Generally, the cat should first be cleaned with a pet-specific eye wash, and then be treated with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops.

Dietary issues

If a cat's diet is not balanced, such as feeding the cat only single-ingredient dry cat food for a long time, causing the cat to dislike drinking water, or feeding the cat food with high oil and salt content, it can easily cause the cat to become constipated, leading to red and swollen eyes. symptoms. Also, there may be tears flowing down the cat's face and tear stains around the eyes. Therefore, the owner should pay attention to the cat's diet and try to feed the cat lighter foods, as well as encourage the cat to drink more water.

Eye inflammation

When a cat has eye diseases such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, it can also cause red and swollen eyes, accompanied by symptoms such as tears, increased eye secretions, and conjunctival edema. In this case, the owner needs to buy cat-specific eye drops and ointments from a pet hospital, and after cleaning the cat's eye area, apply the medication to treat it.

Infectious diseases

When a cat has feline upper respiratory tract infection, it can also cause red and swollen eyes, along with symptoms similar to a cold such as sneezing and running nose. The cat needs to go to the pet hospital for a rapid test to confirm the diagnosis. Once confirmed, treatment can involve administering drops and eye drops along with medication.