Does your cat love to play outdoors? If so, she may often find herself running through shrubs and brush or even squeezing through tight spaces to hunt prey. These playful tactics and hunting techniques may lead to an eye injury. A common eye injury in cats is a tear to the eyelid. The eyelid is needed to help protect the cat’s eyes from debris and dirt. The eyelid is also needed to close over the eye and lubricate the eye to prevent it from drying out. If the eyelid is torn or injured in any way, you should call your vet immediately. The eye injury will most likely need to be stitched or sutured so the eyelid can be held in place and heal quickly. Don’t try to self treat an eye related injury. One misstep in treatment or lack of treatment could cause even more harm to the eye. For more details, call your veterinarians Las Vegas, NV.
