Most people often think that your cat’s eyes are not something you generally have to worry about. However, this is a misconception. Cat’s eyes are very important and you do have to pay attention to their eyes as well. If your cat has healthy eyes, they are moist and clear. If your pet cat has eye problems, we can show you how to point this out and take care of it promptly by contacting your vet of course. Your cat’s eyes are obviously too important to take any risks with.
You need to keep your cat’s eyes under surveillance and try to pay attention for anything strange. Keep your cat’s eyes mucus-free at all times. Infection of the eye does happen and this typically happens when bacteria overgrows on mucus. Use sterile eyewash to keep this area clean and this is very important that you take time to do this several times a day if your cat has mucus in the eye. This is vital in your little kittens who are susceptible to eye discharge resulting from an upper respiratory infection. You must pay attention to this most certainly in all cats though.
You can apply a protective ointment to your cat’s eyes if they seem to be extremely sensitive to water, or shampoo (even if it’s pet friendly shampoo, some pets are still ultra sensitive to this kind as well). You will apply this under their top lid to protect their eyes for the shampoo and water. This will also be imperative if your cat gets upset when getting water and / or shampoo in their eyes.
Something that some pet owners don’t often think of is keeping your pet’s hair out of their eyes often and being diligent with this. Not only because it can impede their view, but for a reason you don’t often think of: cat hair causing scratches. Hair can cause scratches on the cornea of your cat’s eye. Of course this can be permanent eye damage. Long-haired cats must often have the hair near their eyes trimmed and certainly this is important for a cat such as a Persian.
There is also a problem for cat’s eyes that is called “tear staining”. Tear staining is especially noticeable in cats such as Persians and can be unsightly if not taken care of. Typically, tears flow across the eye and proceed to drain through the tear duct. The strange colors at the corners of a cat’s eyes following tear staining which occurs when tears spill out and lay on the hair. It is recommended that you purchase a tear stain removal product and can be found in any pet care store. You will want to use this on your pet’s discolored areas weekly.
These are all important tips to taking care of your cat’s eyes and the common problems that our furry friends have with their eyes. It seems as though their eyes are much more sensitive than previously thought, so taking care of your cat’s eyes is very important to ensure they have healthy sight for their lifetimes.