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Taking Care of Your Cat's Eyes

A healthy cat's eyes should always be shiny and free of discoloration. Some models may have long facial hairs that get into the eyes and cause irritation and/or corneal damage. Watch for this problem, and make sure your groomer keeps the cat's face clear. Do not attempt to cut the long facial hairs yourself, because you might poke the cat in the eye with the scissors. Examine the eyes for discharge, and wipe away deposits with a warm cloth or with a commercial tear-stain-removal product. If the problem (particularly common with Persians and Himalayans) persists, or if the discharge is discolored or excessive, consult your veterinarian.

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I have this as a big problem in my cat. Discharge from the eyes is always there, and I am always wiping it away. I was provided with pill medication that did nothing, and ointment. I read on the internet to feed animal product rather than fish product, so I have been trying that. Luckily the cat took to the canned animal product. The eye drainage is less, but still present. Anyone with any thoughts or ideas? We is going back to Vet, June 14 for this very problem.

purred by Kris Bedalov on Jun 11, 2008 AT 8:09 am PDT
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I have the same problem with my cat, and the vet said it was because he was exposed to the outdoors early in his life (he was abandoned by his mother and rescued by me from an outdoor woodpile). He says there is nothing that can be done. I have also tried ointments - all kinds. I just wipe it away on a daily basis. Other than that, he's healthy.

purred by Elaine Happnie on Oct 24, 2008 AT 1:37 pm PDT
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