How To Treat A Cat Eye Infection

Introduction

When cats get infections in their eyes, it’s usually because of an underlying medical condition. If your cat’s tears don’t drain properly, for example, it can create a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacterial infections can also result from trauma to the eye, like a scratch from another cat. Prolonged inflammation and irritation can also cause secondary bacterial infections. So if your cat is showing signs of discomfort or pain around the eyes, you should seek treatment immediately. Here are some symptoms to keep an eye out for:

Symptoms of a Cat Eye Infection

Symptoms of a cat eye infection include:

Pupils are dilated.
Eyes are red and swollen.
Eyes are painful, sensitive to light, and squinting.
Pawing at the eyes with paws or rubbing them on objects in the environment (which is called “blinking”).

Your cat’s pupils are dilated and do not react to light

A cat pupil is the black opening of your cat’s eye. A cat pupil reaction to light is when a cat opens its eyes, and its pupils contract or dilate in response to bright light. The difference between a cat that reacts to light and one that doesn’t is significant: if you can see your pet’s pupils react to light, then it could have an infection called conjunctivitis (also called “pink eye”). This infection causes inflammation of the conjunctiva—the membrane lining the inside of your pet’s eyelids and covering its eyeballs.

Symptoms of pink eye in cats include:

Your cat’s eyes are red, irritated or swollen

A cat’s eye infection is usually caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.

The most common symptoms of an eye infection in cats are red, irritated or swollen eyes. You should also look for any other signs that your cat is suffering from an ailment:

Inflammation – reddening of the eyelids and inner corner of the eye
Infection – discharge from eyes; crusts on corners of eyes and/or inside eyelids; cloudiness over cornea (the clear dome-shaped structure at front of each eye)
Trauma – scratches to cornea; foreign objects stuck in eye

You see pus or crusty discharge in or around your cat’s eyes

A cat eye infection can be caused by bacteria or a virus. It’s usually the result of an upper respiratory infection, like a cold in people. The most common sign of an eye infection is pus and crusty discharge in or around your cat’s eyes. Pus is yellow or greenish, and it’s thick like cottage cheese. If you see this type of discharge (or if you’re not sure), have your vet check it out right away!

The area around your cat’s eye is painful, hot or otherwise inflamed

The area around your cat’s eye is painful, hot or otherwise inflamed. This can be a sign that the cat has an infection.
You may notice that your cat is licking the eye excessively or squinting or pawing at it. This can be a sign of irritation and discomfort, which could be caused by an infection.
If you notice that your cat seems to have redness around its eyes, this could also be a sign of an eye infection. You should consult with a vet as soon as possible if you notice any of these symptoms in your pet!

Your cat is squinting more than usual and seems sensitive to light

If your cat is squinting more than usual and seems sensitive to light, this may be a sign of an infection or injury.

Squinting is an involuntary reaction that cats use to protect their eyes from the light. It’s also a common symptom of pain, inflammation and injuries.

Your cat is pawing at his eyes to try and relieve the discomfort

Your cat may have a cat eye infection if he or she is pawing at his eyes. It is important to note that this behavior is not normal; it’s a sign that your cat is in pain and discomfort.

If you think your pet might have an eye infection, take him or her to the vet. This will ensure that it isn’t something more serious like glaucoma or corneal ulceration (a potentially sight-threatening condition).

Keep an eye out for signs of an eye infection.

In order to treat a cat eye infection, you must first understand what it is. An eye infection is an inflammation of the surface of the eye. The signs of such an illness are often subtle and difficult to detect, but if you know what you’re looking for when taking care of your cat’s health and behavior, it becomes easier to catch these symptoms early on.

Cat owners should regularly check their pet’s eyes for any sign of irritation or redness as well as discharge from either or both corners of their eyes. This may indicate that they have conjunctivitis (an inflammation caused by bacteria entering through tiny cracks in eyelids). If caught early enough before complications set in like double vision and permanent damage occur, this condition can be treated with antibiotics administered orally or directly into each affected eye by a vet technician who specializes in ophthalmology surgery techniques such as microsurgery (whereby small incisions are made into each eyelid so that medication can be applied directly into them without having any contact whatsoever with unprotected skin).

Conclusion

If your cat is experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, you should definitely take them to a veterinarian as soon as possible. You can take some steps on your own to help them feel better at home, but their condition will likely not improve until they receive the proper medical attention. A good rule of thumb is to treat every eye issue with caution. Not only do eye infections in cats often get worse when left untreated, but they may also cause permanent damage if they progress unchecked. Taking care of your furry friend is important, and knowing how to recognize and treat common issues like cat eye infections can help keep them healthy for many years!

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