Teary eye in a cat

A teary eye in a cat can be caused by various reasons such as foreign object stimulation, unhealthy diet, trichiasis, trauma, conjunctivitis, and keratitis. It requires general treatment, medication, and physical therapy to alleviate the symptoms. By actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment, the damage to the eye area can be reduced, and the condition can be controlled. If the disease worsens, it is recommended for the owner to take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment.

Foreign object stimulation

If the cat's eye area is stimulated by foreign objects such as pollen or dust, it can stimulate the lacrimal gland to secrete excessive tears, which is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment.

Unhealthy diet

If the cat frequently eats food that is too salty, it can damage the kidneys and cause the body's salt to cannot be excreted. The cat will excrete the salt through tears, so it is necessary to adjust the diet and avoid cat food and cat cans with high salt content.

Trichiasis

This mainly refers to the eyelashes growing inward towards the eyeball, stimulating the conjunctiva and causing excessive tearing. It requires a professional veterinarian to use tools to remove the misaligned eyelashes, allowing the eye area to return to normal.

Trauma

If the eye area is hit or compressed, it can cause damage to the local soft tissues, leading to increased tear production and redness and swelling of the eyes. Treatment under a doctor's guidance includes taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.

Conjunctivitis

This is mainly caused by bacterial infection, and symptoms include conjunctival congestion, pain, and swelling. It also affects tear production, leading to increased tearing. Special pet antibiotic drops should be used according to the doctor's advice.

Keratitis

When the cornea is stimulated by inflammation, it can cause tear duct blockage, leading to excessive tearing and accompanied by eye pain. It requires antibiotic treatment according to the doctor's instructions.

In daily life, proper eye care can help. A veterinarian can use running water to rinse the eyes, reducing bacterial proliferation and assisting in the recovery of the disease.