Cats Eyes Articles

With the proper care, a cat's eyes can remain healthy well into the cat’s senior years. Just a few conditions that may affect cat eyes include conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataracts, watery eyes, bacteria, and parasites. There are many ways to ward off or alleviate the symptoms of some of the most common cat eye problems. Prescription medications can be effective, depending on the condition as well as a number of natural or over-the-counter remedies. To learn more about cat eyes, common conditions, prevention, and treatment, continue reading to get the facts.

• Understanding Viral Cat Eye Infection

  A viral cat eye infection is also known as conjunctivitis, and is a condition that needs immediate attention due to the severe implications it may have.

• Understanding Cat Eye Color Changes

  If you have had a pet cat from the time it was a young kitten, you may have noticed that the color of its eyes changes over time. Cat eye color is somewhat variable...

• Treating a Cat With Red Eye

  A cat with red eye may be suffering from a number of health problems, including glaucoma, irritants, congenital defects, conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye), or hemorrhaging in or outside the eye.

• Treating a Cat With a Swollen Eye

  For a cat, swollen eyes can mean immense pain and discomfort. There are many reasons for a cat's eye to become swollen, sometimes until it cannot be opened.

• The Basics of Cat Eye Care

  Proper cat eye care is an important part of your cat's health. With some simple steps, you can avoid most serious problems and ensure your cat's eyes are well cared for.

• Spontaneous Iris Melanosis

  Spontaneous iris melanosis is usually a condition affecting one (but may affect both) eyes of cats. It starts out as small pigmented areas on the iris that eventually spread and cover the whole iris or large portions of it

• Seizures In Cats

  In cats, seizures that can not be related to an underlying cause are much less common than in dogs. So continuing to look for an underlying cause, including parasites (roundworms, toxoplasmosis), viral illnesses such as feline immunodeficiency virus...

• Preventing Cat Conjunctivitis With Oral Antibiotics

  Many cats suffer from ongoing eye problems, and one of the most common causes is cat conjunctivitis. This condition can affect one or both eyes of the cat; red eyes are the most obvious symptom.

• Kitten Eye Infection Treatments

  The kitten eye problems are frequent, because the eyes are exposed to bacteria and viruses and the kitten does not have a strong immune system to fight off the infections. Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye problems in cats.

• How to Give Cats Eye Drops

  When administering eye drops in cats it is important to be firm, keep your cat calm, and know how to apply the drops. Only use cat eye care drops prescribed by your veterinarian for a diagnosed problem.

• Holistic Cat Eye Infection Treatment Options

  An eye infection in your cat can be caused by a number of factors. A foreign object may be stuck in your cat's eye, a congenital defect of the tear ducts or an infection may cause red or pink eyes in your cat.

• Five Most Common Cat Eye Problems

  Monitor your pet for the five most common cat eye problems. Many of these ailments respond to treatment if caught early.

• Feline Eye Cleaning Tips

  Cleaning a feline eye can be a simple and easy task for both you and your cat. By starting an eye care routine early in your kitten's life your cat will become accustomed to eye cleaning and stay calm.

• Feline Chlamydia Treatment Options

  Feline chlamydia is a bacteria-based disease that causes upper respiratory infection in cats. Many different viruses cause cat respiratory infections, with feline calicivirus being the most common.

• Eye Problems in Cats

  Your vet will examine the eye and may perform several tests to determine what is going on. A tonemetry test measures ocular pressure and can help rule out (or rule in) glaucoma.

• Eye Problem - Third eyelid up, Horner’s Syndrome

  Haw's syndrome, bilateral elevation of the third eyelids that is not due to dehydration, is thought to be caused by a problem with the autonomic nervous system. It can occur in conjunction with gastrointestinal disease, especially tapeworms and possibly other GI parasites

• Eye Care for Animals: A Introduction to Veterinary Ophthalmology

  Eye care for animals is a specialized veterinary field. The eyes are very sensitive and require specific care.

• Diagnosing Cat Conjunctivitis

  Cat conjunctivitis is a chronic problem for many cats, and can stem from a number of different causes. Also known as feline pink eye, it is the inflammation of the conjunctiva...

• Chlamydiosis

  Chlamydiosis usually starts as a severe conjunctivitis (pink-eye) in one eye, then spreads to the other about a week later. It can be chronic or it can re-occur frequently. It is best treated with a tetracycline ophthalmic ointment.

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• Cat Eye Disorders Explained

  Cat eye disorders are usually easy to recognize. Often, they cause symptoms including inflammation and discharge.

• An Introduction to Cat Pink Eye

  Cat pink eye, also known as cat conjunctivitis, can be a chronic problem. This disease requires treatment to prevent further damage to the cat's eye.

• 6 Tips for Preventing Cat Vision Loss

  There are several conditions that can affect cat vision. Allergens, degenerative diseases and infections can cause eye pain and vision loss.

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