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Viral Conjunctivitis In Cats

· cat care
vet clinic Covington, GA

Conjunctivitis refers to the inflammation of the tissues around the eye such as the lining of the eyelids, tissues covering the front of the eyes, and the third eyelid. Conjunctivitis can occur as a primary problem or secondary to an underlying health issue that affect the eye.

One common type of primary conjunctivitis is caused by feline herpesvirus, which is a highly infectious pathogen. Most cases of conjunctivitis caused by herpesvirus eventually resolve within a week or two. Most cats that become infected become permanent carriers and are capable of infecting other cats.

Symptoms of herpes viral conjunctivitis often appear without any warning and are often triggered by stressful situations. Affected cats appear to squint and the tissues around their eye and eyelids appear reddish and swollen. There may be clear to yellowish-green discharge from the eyes as well as sneezing and/or nasal discharge.

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