Redness of Cat's Eyes

Redness of a cat's eyes may be caused by external force impacting the eyes, resulting in bleeding. It could also be due to irritation from substances like shampoo or dust entering the eyes. Additionally, if the cat has eye diseases such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, which cause broken blood vessels in the eye, bleeding can occur. Therefore, it is recommended that owners put a collar on the cat as soon as they notice the above symptoms to prevent further irritation from scratching, and take the cat to a pet hospital for inspection and treatment promptly.

1. External Force Impact

If the cat's eyes suffer a severe impact, the capillaries around the eyes may rupture, leading to redness of the eyes. The cat may also have injured conjunctiva and cornea. In this case, it is advised to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment to prevent vision loss or corneal rupture. Also, put an Elizabeth collar on the cat to prevent it from scratching its eyes and causing infection or exacerbating the condition.

1. Foreign Body Irritation

Cat's eyes can become red due to irritation, such as shampoo entering the eyes or other foreign objects stimulating the eyes. To address this, gently pry open the cat's eyes to check for foreign objects. If found, wash them out with physiological saline and apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops.

1. Eye Diseases

If the cat has red eyes along with symptoms like excessive tearing, difficulty opening eyes, and increased eye secretions, it may be suffering from eye diseases such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Such conditions are difficult to heal on their own and it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for inspection and treatment.

Note: In daily care, owners should also minimize the cat's exposure to unfamiliar pets to reduce the risk of injury.