Cats with eye infections suffer from a good amount of discomfort and pain. Thus, any signs of an eye infection displayed by your pet cat should never be ignored.
Eye infections in cats are quite common and can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. Identifying the culprit is essential so that appropriate treatment can be given as early as possible. Early detection is the key to a favorable prognosis and quick recovery. Here are common symptoms of eye infection in cats:
- The third eyelid appears inflamed and is covering a portion of the infected eye.
- Eyes appear red
- Excessive winking
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Constant rubbing of the affected eye/s
- Eye discharge -- may be clear, green, or yellowish in color
Keep in mind that eye infections in cats are extremely contagious. Cats can acquire the infection from being in close contact with other cats. An eye infection can easily spread among cats in multi-cat households. Conjunctivitis or pink eye can be present if a cat is infected with feline herpesvirus (FHV). Other potential causes of eye infection include trauma to the ye, autoimmune disease, cancer, and feline leukemia, among others.
If your pet is showing any symptoms of an eye infection, make an appointment with your vet London ON immediately.
