If your cat keeps crying and sneezing, don't underestimate these symptoms, because it may be a sign of a viral infection in the cat's eyes!
This time, Favor Pet invited Zhang Renshuai, a doctor from Aurora Animal Hospital, to share common symptoms of cat eye diseases and daily care tips, so that cat owners can better take care of their cats' health.
Zhang Renshuai said that when a cat has eye discomfort, there will be some obvious signs, such as red and swollen eyes, difficulty opening or squinting, increased secretions, and even rubbing its eyes with its paws or looking for foreign objects to rub its own. Face. He mentioned that among cat eye diseases, feline herpesvirus (FVH) is the most common pathogen. This virus has a very high transmission rate and is usually transmitted through droplets. "As long as one cat in a nest is infected, other cats will soon become infected". However, not every cat will become ill. Only cats with poor immunity are more likely to have symptoms such as conjunctival redness and swelling, increased tears, sneezing, and coughing.
Regarding the daily care of cats' eye diseases, Zhang Renshuai pointed out that the first step is to reduce allergens in the home, because cats can also suffer from allergies like humans. He recommended that owners avoid smoking at home, reduce the use of fragrances or incense, keep the home clean, regularly remove dust and dust mites, control the growth of bacteria and mold, and reduce the impact of allergens on cat eye health.
The principle when applying eye drops to cats is to do it quickly and accurately
For the treatment of cats' eyes, eye drops are often needed, but many cats are very resistant to eye drops. Zhang Renshuai shared that the principle of ordering medicine is to be "quick and precise". You should order medicine quickly before cats notice it, so as to reduce their fear and anxiety of waiting. At the same time, you should use positive encouragement, reward snacks and play with them after ordering medicine. Or massage to help the cat develop a positive connection to the treatment.
Finally, many owners will ask, "Can cats use human eye drops?" Zhang Renshuai explained that although most human eye drops can indeed be used on pets, some cats may be particularly sensitive to certain ingredients or tastes, causing excessive Irritating, causing eyes to become more red and swollen, and even foaming at the mouth. Therefore, it is important to consult your veterinarian when choosing eye drops to use the product that is best for your cat.
