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Pet Supplies: Cat Eye Care
Cats eyes are kept moist by the continual production of lubricating and cleansing tears. A pet's eyes should be bright, clear and free of any discharges or build up.
One of the commonly noted complaints by pet owners about their cat's eyes is the formation of crusts and discolouration around the inner corner of the eye. Excessive tear production or inadequate drainage of normal tear production can lead to tears continually running down the face via the inner corner of the cat eye. This can allow debris and dirt to accumulate, hair matts to develop in this area and reddish-brown tear staining to develop on light coloured breeds. If continually present, this debris matts hair and skin irritation and infection can result. If large crusts develop they can scratch the eyeball or damage the cornea. Good cat eye care requires the use of certain pet supplies to ensure that this region is kept clean and clear.
Pet Supplies for Good Cat Eye Care
Any animal continually getting crusting or tear staining around the eyes should firstly be checked by a veterinarian. Although certain breeds are more prone to this condition, it may still be an indication of an underlying problem such as blocked tear ducts.
General maintenance in this region can involve the use of pet supplies products for regular and gentle removal of crusts and the regular clipping of hair in this area. The use of sterile animal approved eye wash solutions can help in removing the crusting around the cat eye. Wiping the debris away from the eye and towards the nose is an effective method with minimal risk to the eye itself. Professional cat grooming should be considered for this delicate area.
Numerous tear stain removers are available specifically for cat and dog use which helps remove the reddish-brown tear staining if owners are concerned by the discolouration around the cat eyes.
Dry Cat Eyes
For cats with dry, irritated eyes the use of natural tears (readily available from pet supplies online stores) can help in providing relief for these animals. However cats suspected of dry eye should first be examined by a veterinarian to diagnose any underlying causes before using general pet supplies. Vets can prescribe any adjunctive pet medications which may be needed and can monitor treatment progress.
Cat Eye Injury and Infection
Any significant injury to a cat eye, any mucoid or discharge containing pus (purulent) from a cat eye, or any changes in the size, shape or colouration within the cat eye must be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible and should not be treated with general pet supplies until such time.
Whilst general cleaning around the eyes of their pets with pet supplies products as described above is a regular part of cat grooming for many owners, any change in or around the cat eye may signal an ocular emergency and should be given immediate veterinary attention.
