Why does Garfield always cry?

Garfield's constant crying is mainly related to its genetic predisposition. Due to the shortness of its nose, its lower eyelid is closer to the cornea, causing tears to flow. These tears are usually serous eye secretions.除先天因素外，异物刺激、倒睫毛、饮食不当导致上火、猫鼻支等原因也会导致猫咪总是流眼泪。如果发现加菲猫流出红褐色分泌物或者脓性分泌物，就要观察猫咪的结膜是否出现红肿，有无其他呼吸道症状，这种是不正常的眼睛分泌物，建议立即就医。

1. Genetic predisposition

Garfield often cries because of its short nasal passage, but these tears are usually serous eye secretions. All owners need to do is clean their tears regularly.

1. Foreign object stimulation

If foreign objects such as dust, hair, and pollen accidentally enter Garfield's eyes, they will stimulate the eyes and cause constant tears. Owners should carefully check their eyes to see if there are any foreign objects. If so, they can use physiological saline to rinse them out. If the foreign object cannot be rinsed out, it is recommended to take Garfield to the pet hospital for further treatment. After removing the foreign object, avoid letting Garfield scratch its eyes to prevent secondary eye damage.

1. Trichiasis

If Garfield has trichiasis, the growing eyelashes will stimulate its eyes, causing constant tears. Owners should observe the growth of their eyelashes and consult a veterinarian if they find any reversed eyelashes. Treatment options include removing the reversed eyelashes or surgical intervention.

1. Improper diet causing heat

If owners consistently feed Garfield foods with high salt content or dryness, and if the cat doesn't like to drink water, it can easily lead to internal heat, causing excessive tear production and eye secretions. Over time, this can result in heavy tear stains. In this case, owners need to supplement their cat's water intake and feed them light, easily digestible foods. You can also add some vegetables to their diet or give them some honeysuckle or Isatis root extracts to reduce heat. Avoid giving them milk or too much meat.

1. Feline upper respiratory tract infection (FURT)

If Garfield contracts FURT, its eye secretions will increase significantly, and it may also show symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, rhinorrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, gradual weight loss, and upper and lower eyelid adhesion. Because the symptoms are similar to a cold, pet owners should pay attention to distinguish between the two. Treatment usually involves using physiological saline to wet cotton swabs to gently wipe away any foreign objects around the eyes, then dropping antibiotic eye drops into them. concurrently, administer antiviral drugs and lysine, etc. Additionally, disinfect the living environment of the cat to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.