Why do kittens have eye boogers?

Usually, kittens produce a small amount of dark brown eye boogers, which is caused by the normal physiological activities of their eyes and is generally a normal situation. However, if the eye boogers are abundant, colored greenish-yellow or purulent, it is likely caused by a disease, such as corneal inflammation or conjunctivitis, and needs to be handled and treated promptly.

In normal circumstances, kitten's eyes secrete a small amount of black or dark brown eye boogers, usually appearing after they wake up. The normal physiological activities of their eyes produce a small amount of eye boogers. Moreover, if the kittens drink insufficient water or eat food with a high salt content, it can also lead to an increase in eye boogers. It is recommended to use medical cotton swabs or clean tissues to wipe the eye boogers from the kitten's eyes. If the eye boogers have dried into clumps, it is advised to moisten them with physiological saline before wiping to avoid hurting or damaging the kitten's eyes.

When kittens have a large amount of eye boogers, it is necessary to pay attention to not feeding them food with a high salt content and ensuring they drink enough daily.

Secondly, consider whether the increased secretions from the kitten's eyes are caused by a disease. However, the increase in eye secretions caused by diseases is significantly different from the normal situation. Clinical manifestations include an abnormally large amount of secretions, which are greenish-yellow or purulent. Additionally, kittens will also exhibit symptoms such as conjunctival flushing, swelling, and excessive crying. Causes include bacterial corneal inflammation, bacterial conjunctivitis, and herpes virus infection.

For bacterial infections of the eye structure, it is recommended to use cleansing eye drops to wash away excess secretions, followed by eye drops or ointments containing tetracycline or lysozyme. Medication should be applied 2-3 times daily. If the symptoms do not improve after 1-2 days of treatment, or show a tendency to worsen, it is advised to bring the kitten to a pet hospital for related examinations and treatments. Herpes virus infection not only causes conjunctivitis symptoms but also leads to upper respiratory infection symptoms, such as frequent sneezing, runny nose, and increased eye secretions. In some cases, there may even be symptoms of "big and small eyes".