Dry eyes are common in people as well as animals. For instance, dry eyes can happen in cats due to allergies, the weather, the environment, or even genetics. Dry eyes may reveal themselves as red or irritated eyes that your cat scratches at constantly. Eye irritations can be due to various reasons and will need a vet to examine the eyes and determine the cause and treatment. Dry eye is a condition also referred to as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS. In addition to causes listed, KCS can also be caused by an immune-mediated disease, systemic diseases such as feline herpes virus infections, medications, or hypothyroidism. Your vet will need to examine your cat not only to determine the presence of dry eyes but to determine the cause. The cause is often treated in an effort to treat the overall dry eye condition. Consult with your pet clinic Lagrangeville NY to learn more.
