cat eye infection treatment

 Cats

 Cats are pets belonging to the kingdom of mammals and to their feline family of them. This family contains lions, tigers, wild cats, and others. They are carnivores with sharp claws, and they love both heat and sunlight, as they prefer to sleep in places exposed to sunlight during daytime periods, in addition to For its love of large areas, play and exploration, there are many types and breeds of cats around the world, some of them are characterized by the absence of fur, and others by the absence of a tail as a result of congenital anomalies. The front parts of the eye, from its circular circumference to the edge of the cornea, and this inflammation results in fluid secretions and other things that bother cats. Here are some home and medical solutions to treat this problem, which is estimated to last about 4 days, including:

• Cat-eye secretions must be cleaned first. Because its accumulation behind the eyelids causes blindness, it should be cleaned with a piece of cotton, for example, about every hour if there is a lot of secretions.
• Dry the eyes gently and very carefully, and it is preferable not to use the same cotton swab for both eyes.
• Treatment of closed eyelids due to the accumulation of secretions in them by soaking a cotton swab in warm water, then using it to wipe the eye from the inner to the outer corner, and the index and thumb of the other hand should be used to gently press the upper and lower eyelids to open them.
•  Keeping irritants away from cats’ eyes, by cutting the hair from their eyes, keeping their face clean, and avoiding the use of spray near them because their eyes are very sensitive and because it causes tears to flow, which negatively affects the treatment steps.

cat eye infection treatment at home

There are home remedies for cat eye infections. Some of these treatments can be summarized as follows:

• Tea: Tea contains powerful antioxidants, called flavonoids, and these antioxidants provide quick results and clear improvement, and tea contains antibacterials that help eliminate bacteria in the cat's eye, and the following is an explanation of the mechanism of use of this treatment:

Soak two homemade tea bags in warm water and leave them for 3 minutes.

 Do not throw away the tea bags afterward, as they can be used again later.

Let the tea drink cool down and then put 2-3 drops of tea on the affected eye with a dropper, and repeat the process 3 times a day until the inflammation disappears.

• Organic home remedies: Unpasteurized honey can be used to treat cat eye infection, as it is an effective antimicrobial, and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice can be used in the treatment because they contain acid that is resistant to bacteria and fungi, and the following is an explanation of the mechanism of using this treatment:

  When using honey for treatment, we resort to mixing two tablespoons of honey in two tablespoons of distilled water, then mix the solution well and put 2 to 3 drops through the dropper each time, and this step is repeated 3 times a day until the inflammation disappears.

Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice can be used by mixing 4 drops of apple cider vinegar with 4 tablespoons of distilled water with good stirring or mixing 4 drops of lemon juice with two tablespoons of distilled water with good stirring, then put 2-3 drops With a dropper each time, this step is repeated 3 times a day until the inflammation disappears.

•  Nature’s antibiotics: One of the good home remedies is the Oregon grape, which is a mountain grape that grows in the state of Oregon in the United States of America. You can use 4 drops of the juice of this grape and mix it with 250 g of distilled water, then put 2-3 drops of this solution by dropper, and repeat this step 3 times a day until the disappearance of inflammation.
  

cat eye infection treatment

Medically, some medical procedures contribute to the treatment of cat-eye inflammation. Here are some of these procedures:

•  Commit to vaccinating cats on time, as taking vaccinations protects cats from some diseases that affect the eyes, and from infections caused by cat flu and chlamydia.
•  Take the cat to the veterinarian to determine the type of inflammation and treat it, as eye inflammation is caused by some types of bacteria or viruses. Viral infection is resisted by the cat’s immune system by itself, while treating bacterial infection is by using a topical eye ointment, or by using drops that contain antibiotics, and may be treated Doctors treat herpes virus and calicivirus with topical ointments containing antibiotics; Because they confuse them with complex bacteria.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling the infected cat's eye secretions; To avoid the spread of infection.

Signs of cat-eye inflammation 

There are many signs of cat-eye inflammation, and here are some of those signs:

• Repeated blinking, closing the eye, and rubbing it: This indicates eye discomfort, and the reason for this is due to a scratch in the eye, inflammation, high pressure or the presence of something stuck in the eyelid, for example.
• Swelling and redness of the eyelids: This indicates the presence of a problem such as exposure to injury, inflammation, or allergy.
•  Discharges from the eyes or nose: The presence of such secretions indicates the presence of inflammation, and they are either yellow or green in color.
•  Inflammation of the whites of the eyes: The color of the whites of the cats' eyes is pure white, but the presence of pink or red color indicates the presence of inflammation or glaucoma in the eye.
• Loss of the shiny surface: it is the pallor of the eye, the absence of luster and reflection in it.
• The repeated appearance of the third eyelid: Cats have a third eyelid, which is the inner eyelid, as we infer the repeated appearance of this eyelid to the presence of a problem in the cat's eye.

Tips for treating cat eyes

 People should follow some basic steps and important tips for treating cat eye infection, and here are some of these tips:

• It is necessary to know the shape of the eyes of cats in the normal position and to be able to notice any change that occurs to them.
•  Go to the vet if you notice something strange in the eyes of cats, in addition to not diagnosing the disease without consulting a specialized veterinarian.
• Knowing what is the appropriate treatment, whether it is topical ointments or drops, and the use of the drug should be discontinued if it is not suitable for the cat's eye; So as not to exacerbate the problem.
•  Do not use medicines for humans, or any other pets; So that it does not affect the cats negatively.