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What to use for cat inflammation eyes
When bacterial infections cause eye inflammation, first clean the secretions and persistently use antibacterial eye drops 3-5 times daily, with two drops each time. For feline herpes virus secondary infection eye inflammation, antiviral eye drops are needed, along with oral amoxicillin for strong antibacterial action. You can also give your cat lysine to enhance its resistance and resolve the eye inflammation issue.
Causes of Eye Inflammation
There may be several situations that cause cat eye inflammation and pus: scratched or injured eyes that lead to conjunctivitis and infection. Herpes virus infection can also be a culprit. This type of infection mainly causes conjunctivitis and excessive tearing in cats. Redness and swelling can be seen inside the eyelids, and in severe cases, it can even cause blindness. In young cats, this condition may be caused by being licked by a virus-carrying mother cat.
Symptoms of Eye Inflammation
The main symptoms of cat eye inflammation include: redness and swelling of the eyes, increased tear production, increased secretions from the corners of the eyes, difficulty opening the eyes, cloudy eyes, and ulcers at the corners of the eyes. If there is inflammation at the corners of the cat's eyes, the eye secretions will increase, and the visual mucosa will become congested. Be on the lookout for signs of redness, itching, and purulent secretions in your cat's eyes.
Treatment for Eye Inflammation
There are various causes of eye inflammation, and to target the treatment, it's necessary to consult a veterinarian for a checkup to determine if the inflammation is caused by bacteria, virus infection, or other factors such as eyelashes growing inwards. If the cause is unknown, do not randomly use medication at home because the drugs required for fungal, bacterial, or viral eye inflammations are different. Using the wrong medication may exacerbate your cat's eye inflammation.