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Causes of Eye Infections in Cats
Cats can be really adorable as pets since they
are notorious yet cute creatures. We humans have been living with cats since long
and now both – humans and cats have evolved in a way to live in harmony with
each other.
However just like us humans, our pets too
require a periodic health check-up so as to save a visit to an emergency pet
care service. Cats commonly develop eye infections and it’s important to keep a
tab on them before the situation goes awry. Following are some common ways of
preventing eye infections in cats:
Mucous build-up – Mucous build-up in eyes can
readily lead to eye infections. Hence, to avoid it, wipe your cat’s eyes gently
with a damp cloth. If this is not practised, the mucous might get inside the cat’s
eyes causing some sort of infection.
2 Eye protection – Whenever your cat undergoes a chemical treatment for its skin, make sure that your cat’s eyes are
protected. Thus, before any such treatment like a flea dip or bath, always
apply some sort of neutralizing ointment on your cat’s eyes.
3.
Cat hair – Cat’s eyes can also be irritated if they
come in contact with anything even if they are the cat’s own hair! Constant
irritation due to excessive hair on the cat can cause severe infection which
can force you to see an emergency vet care clinic.
Eye infections are nothing to be worried
about, however, one must not delay their treatment. Always take the necessary
precautions against eye infections in cats so that you don’t have to see an emergency
veterinary care clinic.