Cloudy eyes in a cat: causes, symptoms, description with photos, treatment and advice from veterinarians. Cloudy eyes in cats

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What to do if your cat's eye becomes cloudy?

Cloudiness of the eye is associated with damage to the cornea or lens, accumulation of fluid in the cornea.

Causes

Corneal infections
Corneal scarring
Inflammation of the cornea
Accumulation of cholesterol and calcium in the cornea
Corneal edema
Cloudiness of the fluid circulating in the front of the eye. This may be due to a buildup of white blood cells, protein, lipids or cholesterol
Cataract
Damage vitreous
Birth defects
Inflammation
Hemorrhages

Symptoms

Visible change in the eye or both eyes
Possible decreased vision
The appearance of squinting, due to the fact that some causes of cloudy eyes can be painful
Change in Behavior
Possible discharge from the eyes
Redness of the eyes

When your cat’s eye becomes cloudy and you, not knowing what to do, are looking for advice on this topic on the Internet on forums, we recommend not to self-medicate or experiment on your beloved cat. The fact is that there are many reasons for an animal's eye to become cloudy, and the consequences of your experiment may disappoint you and your family.

Diagnostics

To determine the exact cause of cloudy eyes, you need to conduct the following studies:

Complete history and physical examination Complete ophthalmological examination including fluorescein corneal staining, Schirmer tensile testing, tonometry, slit lamp biomicroscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy.
Complete blood count
Blood clotting test
Full medical examination
Ophthalmological examinations include: sodium fluorescein staining of the cornea, Schirmer test (sample), tonometry, biomicroscopy and inverse ophthalmoscopy.
Detailed blood test and test serum

Additional diagnostics may be as follows:

Cytology, or microscopic examination inflammatory changes in the cornea
Bacteriological culture
Eye fluid analysis
Gonioscopy(method of visual examination of the anterior chamber of the eye) of a normal eye, if glaucoma is suspected
If necessary, an ultrasound of the eye is performed

Treatment

Successful treatment depends on a correct diagnosis, taking into account the above reasons.

Care and maintenance

Treating your cat requires professional veterinary care, so home care. The above studies will help keep your pet healthy. If you put off visiting the veterinarian if your pet's eye is cloudy, this can lead to vision loss in the shortest possible time.

Examine your eye at least twice a day. Signs that may indicate that your pet's eye condition is deteriorating include inflammation, enlargement of the eye, discharge from the eye, pain (usually causing the pet to squint), or loss of vision.
If the cat's vision is impaired, you need to reduce stress and the risk of injury to a minimum, place the pet in safe place until the cause is determined.
Don't let your pet touch the eye. If necessary, use a special collar (Elizabethan collar)
Do not instill medications for animals intended for treating humans (“Vizin” or other medications intended to “reduce redness of the eye,” “dry eye,” etc.)
Follow your veterinarian's recommendations and contact your veterinarian if you have any problems.

It is not difficult to guess that a cat’s eyes become cloudy due to a certain pathology that has overtaken the animal’s body. This pathology can be either private in nature and spread only to a certain area of the eye, or affect the entire body as a whole, as happens with infectious diseases. Thus, a cloudy eye in a cat may indicate a whole group of possible diseases, so self-diagnosis and treatment of the animal at home is not possible. ABOUT possible reasons Cloudy eyes in cats and ways to combat this condition are described below.

The causes of cloudy eyes in a cat can be divided into two large groups:

diseases affecting the cornea of the eye. At this type pathology, the cornea turns whitish or becomes pale blue. At the same time, it ceases to shine, as if becoming covered with a matte coating;
diseases affecting the lens of the eye. This group The disease mainly affects the pupil, leaving the cornea intact. It is easy to confirm damage to the pupil - just shine a light on it. If the cloudiness decreases and increases along with the pupil, then the suspected diagnosis is confirmed.

If we consider the process of clouding of the eye itself, without connection with any diseases, then we can identify three main reasons why the animal’s organ of vision becomes so:

accumulation of foreign elements in the cornea, such as pus, calcium, cholesterol or ordinary fluid;
proliferation blood vessels, obstructing normal functioning eyes;
the appearance of scars formed from connective tissues.

Eye diseases

One of the most banal reasons Cloudiness of the eye in a cat is the presence of one or another pathology associated with this organ of vision. Of course, not all eye diseases lead to clouding of the eye, therefore in this chapter we will focus on those ailments that are directly related to the topic of this article.

Cataract

All cat owners have probably heard about cataracts, if not through the example of animals, then at least through the example of people. The disease itself, regardless of who was exposed to it - a cat or a person, proceeds in a similar way and has similar symptoms. If we describe the manifestations of cataracts very briefly, we can say that it is a gradual enveloping of the eye with a white-gray veil. This disease occurs for the following reasons:

advanced age of the individual and accompanying changes in the body;
diseases of the endocrine system;
mechanical damage to the eye (and in particular to the pupil);
genetic predisposition (cataracts are more common in Persian, Siamese and Burmese breeds).

Stages of development

In its progression, cataracts go through several stages, causing the animal more and more discomfort.

Table 1. Stages of cataract development

Stage	Features of the course
Initial	In the initial stages, it is almost impossible to recognize cataracts in a pet, since visual impairment is minor and does not affect the cat’s lifestyle. Cloudiness appears only at the edges of the lens and is almost invisible to the inexperienced eye of the owner
Immature	The quality of vision continues to deteriorate, and the cat begins to see objects as unclear and blurry. Gradually the veil approaches the middle of the lens. At this stage, the owner can already observe changes in the pet’s habits, but often they are not so significant as to start sounding the alarm.
Mature	At this stage, the animal completely ceases to recognize objects and can only distinguish between light and darkness. It loses the ability to move independently in unfamiliar spaces, but by memory it orients itself in its home, relying on tactile sensations. Changes in behavior are obvious
Overripe	The animal loses the ability to perceive even light or its absence. At this stage, the lens disintegrates into fibers and loses absolutely all its functions. The animal becomes unviable and constantly needs a “guide”

Treatment

Unfortunately, cataract treatment is not always successful. The treatment methods themselves depend on the stage at which the disease was detected. As a rule, most owners take their pet to the veterinarian already at the immature stage, when clouding becomes obvious. If, nevertheless, the need for a doctor was recognized in a timely manner, then the specialist prescribes special drops for the pet, and also determines the causes of cataracts and precisely hits them. Such reasons may be:

If the cat comes to the veterinarian at an advanced stage of cataract development, then a decision is made to carry out special operation which will preserve the animal’s vision. The essence of this operation is to remove the damaged segment of the lens and replace it with a high-quality duplicate.

Video - Surgery to remove cataracts in a cat

Glaucoma

Glaucoma involves increased intraocular pressure and involves an increase in volume of the eye, causing it to appear painfully swollen. This pathology It is rarely an independent disease, being rather a complication that develops against the background of uveitis. In the absence of uveitis, the following factors can cause glaucoma:

mechanical damage to the eye;
hyphema;
lens displacement;
perforated ulcer of the cornea of the eye.

Glaucoma often manifests itself due to the formation of an excessive amount of intraocular fluid or the formation of problems with its outflow.

Symptoms

Glaucoma in a cat can be recognized by the following characteristic manifestations:

the animal's eyes turn red;
increased tearfulness appears;
the eye gradually enlarges, while the pupil loses light sensitivity (which is why the cat begins to avoid well-lit places in every possible way);
the cornea becomes cloudy and ulcers may appear on it;
eyelids swell;
the animal experiences painful sensations when blinking and constantly squints.

If we talk about the cat’s behavior itself, then over time it becomes more and more cautious. Deterioration of vision naturally leads to a lack of coordination, which is why the pet begins to give preference to low and familiar areas in the house, avoiding jumping on cabinets and other “tops.” When descending even from such low objects as a table or sofa, the animal shows unusual uncertainty for it and may seem clumsy.

Treatment

Glaucoma is serious illness, suggesting permanent treatment, passing through the entire life of a cat. The main emphasis when choosing therapy is on antihypertensive drops, which help maintain the animal’s vision at an acceptable level. The veterinarian selects the specific type of drops and their dosage depending on the causes of glaucoma, as well as on the magnitude of the pressure itself.

Antihypertensive drugs perform two main functions:

suppression of intraocular fluid production;
correction of its outflow.

The therapy itself requires periodic changes, since sensitivity to different medications may fluctuate, requiring periodic adjustments to the treatment regimen.

Keratitis

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea of the eye and in the vast majority of cases is acquired. Congenital “predisposition” to this pathology is extremely rare. Among the reasons that provoke keratitis, we will briefly describe the main ones:

mechanical damage to the eye (grains of sand, dust, blades of grass, etc. getting into the eye);
chemical or thermal burn eyes;
infectious diseases, such as rhinotracheitis, calcivirosis and adenovirus;
allergic reaction;
blockage lacrimal glands;
lack of vitamins;
untreated conjunctivitis;
heredity.

Symptoms

In most animals, keratitis occurs in the context of similar manifestations, such as:

corneal clouding. To the naked eye, the cornea may appear matte;
swelling of the upper layer of the eye as a result of excessive accumulation of fluid in the cornea;
profuse lacrimation, causing hair to stick together around the eyes, and sometimes in other areas of the muzzle;
accumulation of pus in the inner corners of the eyes;
germination of the cornea by vessels;
scarring of the cornea (occurs in advanced stages of the disease);
photophobia.

In some cases, keratitis can develop against the background of cat runny nose - rhinotracheitis

In the absence of treatment or if contacting a veterinarian is too late, the prognosis can be unfavorable. In the worst cases, the cat completely loses the ability to see. However, if the disease was noticed in time, the veterinarian manages to find the cause that led to this complication and correct it correctly.

Treatment

The treatment regimen is selected by the doctor depending on three factors, including:

illness that provoked keratitis;
degree of neglect of the disease;
degree of corneal damage.

The treatment itself involves the use of the following means:

ointments;
eye drops;
injections (injected under the conjunctiva, and in some cases subcutaneous);
pills.

If there is a possibility of corneal perforation, the animal is prescribed Plastic surgery, capable of preventing such developments.

Uveitis

Uveitis implies inflammation choroid eyes, which is very painful for the animal, which is forced to constantly squeeze its eyelids in order to somehow reduce the spasm. Along with all the diseases listed, uveitis is a serious disease affecting all structures eyeball and can lead a cat to complete loss of vision.

It should be noted that the reasons for the development of this pathology in some cats remain mysterious, since it can affect completely healthy body. Among the provoking diseases that contribute to the appearance of uveitis are the following:

rhinotracheitis;
toxoplasmosis;
chlamydia;
candidiasis;
blastomycosis;
various neoplasms, such as melanoma or lymphoma.

Uveitis can also be caused by household injuries, as a result of which foreign objects injure the surface layers of the eye.

Symptoms

Uveitis has a rich “bouquet” clinical manifestations, which manifest themselves in different animals individually. Therefore, the symptoms given below should not be considered as a set of signs required for all cats, but as a general picture. So, uveitis can be accompanied by the following symptoms:

redness of the conjunctiva and sclera;
photophobia;
volvulus of the third eyelid;
increased tearfulness;
clouding of the retina, accompanied by the appearance of an unnatural matte reflection;
change in the color of the iris - the new shade becomes more “dirty”;
blepharospasm, due to which the animal constantly squints and closes its eyes;
strabismus.

Uveitis may be " initial stage» cataracts

Uveitis is not always an independent disease and can manifest itself in the context of pathologies such as cataracts or glaucoma. We can say that all these diseases are interconnected, since glaucoma can also provoke cataracts.

Treatment

Due to the fact that uveitis tends to develop against the background of existing diseases, its treatment is accompanied by a thorough diagnosis of the pet, which includes the following procedures:

measurement of intraocular pressure;
general and biochemical analysis blood;
tests for the presence of infectious diseases;
tests for the presence of pathologies that are systemic in nature.

Full recovery of your pet is possible with early contact with a specialist and selection of a competent treatment regimen. A favorable prognosis applies to the anterior type of uveitis. If anterior uveitis is combined with posterior uveitis, there is a high probability of developing various complications(consisting, for example, in adhesions between the iris and cornea), which leave a significant imprint on the cat’s life. The main thing that a specialist is trying to prevent in this situation is retinal detachment and the resulting blindness of the animal.

Diagnostic methods

Because cloudy eyes can be caused by wide list possible prerequisites, treatment is preceded by a thorough diagnosis. During the examination, the specialist focuses on the following elements of the eye:

eyelid;
lens;
cornea;
vitreous body.

Diagnosis of eye conditions

Among the methods that allow checking the condition of a cat’s eyes in practice, veterinarians prefer the following options:

Schirmer's test. The purpose of this test is to try to determine the ratio normal indicators lacrimation compared to the indicators that the animal has. In order to get the result, the veterinarian carefully attaches special paper to the corners of the cat’s eye and looks at the speed at which it gets wet;
light test. To use this test, it is necessary to have special ultraviolet lamps in the clinic, without which the procedure loses all meaning. The essence of the procedure is to instill a special solution onto the cornea of the cat's eye and then illuminate it with emitters. The instilled liquid begins to fluoresce and gives the specialist more accurate information about the condition of the cornea;
tonometry. This method used by veterinarians if there is a suspicion of glaucoma and involves measuring intraocular pressure;
corneal cytology. Cytology involves examining corneal cells microscopically. In order to take material for research, the veterinarian takes a scraping from the cornea of the eye;
paracentesis. Such research is used quite rarely, and its purpose is to more accurate analysis state of the vitreous body. The meaning of paracentesis is to puncture the anterior chamber of the eye to collect material;
Ultrasound of the organs of vision. TO ultrasound examination address in advanced cases of cloudy eyes, when conventional methods research turns out to be inconclusive. Only ultrasound allows you to get a more detailed picture of the clouded eyeball;
electroroentgenogram of the retina. Like ultrasound, it is performed in the final stages of the disease. The method provides the most accurate information about exactly how the damaged retina functions.

General diagnostics

In addition to the condition of the eye, the veterinarian also evaluates the condition of the animal’s body as a whole. If the eye becomes cloudy, doctors will prescribe the following tests:

A complete blood test required by the doctor in order to draw a conclusion regarding the presence or absence of infection in the animal’s body;

analysis for feline leukemia virus;
analysis for immunodeficiency virus;
analysis for peritonitis virus;
analysis for toxoplasmosis;
herpes virus test;
serological analysis.

Preventing cloudy eyes

Unfortunately, most eye diseases are quite capricious. They are difficult to predict, difficult to diagnose and very difficult to get rid of later. And if, in case of problems with a cat’s teeth, the owner can be advised to transfer the animal to good food and brush his teeth more often, then a similar analogy cannot be drawn with his eyes. Eye diseases, as a rule, are unexpected - which is why they largely retain their mystery even for veterinarians.

Therefore, all the advice that can be given to a cat owner in order to protect a pet from cloudy eyes fits into several basic points:

vaccinate your cat in a timely manner, since even cured infectious diseases can cause a wide variety of complications, which are very tedious to deal with;
look closely at the cat's eyes for something possible inflammation, purulent discharge and cloudiness. Remember that your pet’s health depends on your attention;
Once a month, wash your cat's eyes with strong tea or chamomile infusion using gauze or a cotton pad. This will allow you to rid the animal of accumulated secretions before they turn into crusts. You can read below about how cat eyes are treated and what products are needed.

Video - Cloudy eyes in cats: causes and treatment

Cataract for domestic cat- diagnosis-sentence. It means defocusing vision, the very instrument that helps the purr navigate in space. The pathology is also insidious in that it can doom the animal to complete blindness. However, modern ophthalmology has enough means to counteract this dangerous disease.

The appearance of a cloudy film in front of a cat’s eyes indicates problems with the lens. This is what doctors call a natural lens that serves as a conductor of light to retina. Accumulation in its tissues of mineral and organic matter leads to the destruction of protein structures. As a result, the biological lens becomes covered with epithelial cells and stops refracting light.

Veterinary ophthalmologists believe that the causes of cloudy eyes in cats are:

Vices intrauterine development. Congenital cataracts are observed in pets whose mothers were deficient during pregnancy. nutrients, experienced worm attacks or suffered from exacerbations of chronic diseases.
Natural aging process. Full functioning of the organ of vision is possible provided that the balance of proteins, water and minerals is maintained in it. In old age, your pet's metabolism slows down. The result of this is a lack of fluid and deposition of lipids, proteins, as well as calcium and phosphorus salts on the surface of the lens.
Mechanical damage or infection of the organ of vision or head. The cause of eye cataracts in cats can be a contusion, bruise, or penetration of a foreign object into the organ of vision. Physical injuries lead to inflammation, which leads to the biological lens becoming draped.
Metabolic disorder. The culprit of progressive lens opacification in cats is often diabetes. Insulin deficiency leads to increased content blood sugar. Glucose “rolling up” in large volumes contributes to the development of prerequisites for cataracts. Fogging eye lens often provokes urolithiasis disease or obesity.
Complications of other ophthalmological pathologies. Cloudiness of a cat's eye may be a consequence of disorders such as glaucoma, iridocyclitis, ectropions and entropions.
Prolonged or incorrect use of medications.
Allergic reactions that promote the production of serotonin.

Cloudy eyes in cats are common among representatives of the animal kingdom. Often, not both eyes become cloudy, but only one. This may be due to two factors: damage to the cornea or lens. Moreover, the cloudiness in both cases is different: when the cornea is damaged, the surface of the eye becomes cloudy, and when the lens is damaged, the cloudiness is usually noticeable in the pupil area.

When the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, it is a cataract. It is dangerous because when the lens becomes completely clouded, the animal completely loses its vision. This usually happens with old age. Of course, not all old animals face the fate of becoming blind. However, some breeds are susceptible from a young age. this disease. Cataracts can also be congenital.

Cloudiness of the eyes, as a rule, occurs as a result of some disease or mechanical damage cat's eye. In most cases, the disease occurs due to inflammation of the cornea - keratitis.

Corneal opacity in cats

Clouding of the cornea in cats occurs due to eye diseases. During the course of the disease, pus, fluid, and cholesterol accumulate in its tissues, and there are frequent cases of vascular sprouting and scarring.

The main diseases in which the cornea of the eye becomes cloudy are: keratitis, ulcers, erosions, glaucoma, corneal degeneration and others. In the case of keratitis, the animal is partially or completely deprived of vision. It occurs as a result of many diseases, infections, viruses and even.

When the cornea is damaged, the surface of the eye becomes whitish, often acquiring a blue color.

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Veterinarian consultation
Consultation with a doctor based on test results
Doctor's consultation, without pet

Treatments for Cat Eye Cloudiness

Cloudy eyes in cats are highly treatable. The basic rule for any eye disease in a cat associated with clouding of the eye is to promptly consult a veterinarian.

On early stages diseases the doctor prescribes effective treatment, based on medicinal methods. Medicines, eye drops, washing the cat’s eyes - all this is much simpler and better than surgical intervention and artificial implants for animals. A cat can lose its sight if even the most harmless disease is not treated in time.

Don’t put off going to the vet if you notice the slightest deviation from the norm in your pet’s eyes. Bring her to us right away so we can help restore healthy vision to your pet!

Keratitis in cats is another one of the most common ophthalmological diseases of pets. What kind of disease is this? Why does it happen? What types of keratitis in cats exist, as well as the main symptoms and methods of treating keratitis in cats at home, will be discussed in our article.

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea. Recognizing this disease is not so difficult, because normally the cornea is transparent and shiny. But it's worth it inflammatory process“capture” her, as the eye immediately becomes cloudy. In most cases (almost 100%), keratitis in cats is acquired.

Often, keratitis in cats develops due to mechanical impact on the cornea (solid particles, grains of sand, dust particles, twigs and much more).
Not less often, inflammation of the cornea develops together with conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva - the mucous membrane of the eyelids). When a cat blinks, the mucous membrane of the eyelid is tightly adjacent to the cornea, and bacteria (and they will certainly appear on the sensitive inflamed tissue) enter the cornea, leading to an inflammatory process.
Don’t forget about eye burns (thermal, chemical), which are difficult to treat.
Infectious diseases. IN in this case keratitis or keratoconjunctivitis will already be a symptom infectious disease(adenovirosis, herpes, calcivirosis and others). And your pet needs to be treated comprehensively, because local therapy It will only remove the symptoms of eye diseases, but the underlying disease will “rage.”
Allergy. She can develop into anything. And without qualified help it will be difficult to help your pet.
Autoimmune.
Blockage or inflammation of the tear glands. Because of this, the cornea and conjunctiva dry out.
Vitamin deficiencies.
Genetic predisposition.

Most often, Britons, Siamese, Persians, Sphynxes and American Smoothhairs are predisposed to keratitis.

Symptoms

Symptoms of keratitis in cats will allow the owner to recognize the disease in time and contact a veterinarian for help. Below we have prepared the most striking of them, as well as photos of the disease, so that you can understand more clearly whether you have encountered it.

The cornea becomes cloudy and becomes as if rough (matte). And such a lesion can occur either in one eye or in both eyes at once.
Sometimes the cornea grows blood vessels.
Infiltration (fluid inside the cornea) accumulates, causing upper layer eyes swell.
It's leaking from the inflamed eye. The fur underneath is wet. Pus may accumulate in the corners.
If the disease has gone too far, scars may occur. Alas, further therapy will not give visible results, the cat is going blind.
Terrible photophobia. Agree, a healthy cat happily lies in the sun, but if the animal’s cornea is inflamed, then the mustache will hide from the bright rays of the sun or lamp.

Treatment

Treatment of cats for keratitis at home always begins with eliminating the cause! Without this, it is simply impossible to restore normal vision to your pet. It is not so easy to get rid of corneal inflammation.

Yes, hormonal or antimicrobials can give positive result, however, if the cause remains unresolved, then sooner or later the keratitis will return. Antibiotic eye drops are most commonly used. If fungi are to blame, then fungicidal agents are required. Unfortunately, antifungal drugs are prescribed for a very long course of treatment. And it is not always possible to achieve positive results.

If the cause is a virus, then it is necessary to use specific serums. Without them, recovery will be almost impossible. But once the mustache is cured of the underlying (viral or even bacterial) disease, keratitis in cats goes away on its own.

How to treat?

The question of how to treat keratitis in cats can be answered after identifying factors such as:

cause of illness;
severity of the disease;
depth of corneal lesion.

Eye keratitis in cats is treated with ointments, eye drops. Sometimes animals are given injections under the conjunctiva. The veterinarian may also prescribe tablets, subcutaneous or intravenous injections.

Used to treat viral keratitis antiviral therapy– interferon-containing drugs. Complications caused by bacteria are treated with antibiotics and sulfa drugs.

For allergic keratitis, local and antiallergic drugs are prescribed. general action. If there is a threat of corneal perforation, corneal plastic surgery is performed to varying extents.

Ulcerative keratitis

Neurogenic or otherwise, ulcerative keratitis in cats occurs due to damage to the trophic nervous tissue of the animal. The result of the disease is the formation of a flat ulcer on the cornea. This is a long and sluggish process, but the cat does not experience pain or discomfort, because there is no sensitivity of the cornea. If the outcome of the disease is favorable, the ulcer goes away, and a slight cloudiness remains on the eye.

But if a secondary infection occurs, purulent keratitis develops in cats, which can lead to complete destruction of the cornea.

Appearance ulcerative keratitis associated with pathologies of the animal’s body:

hypovitaminosis;
diabetes;
metabolic disease;
chronic renal failure.

The development of the disease is influenced general state immune system. It also affects the severity pathological process and the nature of the course of keratitis.

Treatment of ulcerative keratitis in cats consists of eliminating the causes of inflammation and using antiseptic solutions:

rivanol – 1%;
furatsilin – 1:5000;
boric acid – 3%.

Eosinophilic keratitis

A disease such as feline eosinophilic keratitis is an infiltration of the cornea by blood cells - eosinophils.

The reasons that cause the development of eosinophilic keratitis may be different, but, as doctors have noted, the herpes virus is often to blame. Another provoking factor may be stimulation of the immune system. This disease is chronic and relapses occur frequently.

In terms of treatment, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory drugs such as cyclosporine and corticosteroids are used. Sometimes prescribed antiviral drugs. If in your case the cat’s keratitis is recurrent, it makes sense to keep the animal on long-term, maintenance therapy.

There is also such a thing as feline bullous keratitis. This disease is characterized by the formation of fluid-filled blisters on the cornea. Treat this type illness with standard medications used to rid a cat of keratitis. As an example, the drug “Solcoseryl”.

Keratitis in a kitten

If a cat has keratitis, that’s one thing. People study treatment methods and boldly begin to treat the disease at home or take their pet to the veterinarian. It’s another matter when the disease affects the baby and here the questions begin - how to treat keratitis in a kitten, what medications will not harm the baby’s eye.

I hasten to reassure you - the treatment of keratitis in cats and kittens is no different. Therefore, give your baby medications suitable for a specific type of eye keratitis without hesitation. The only thing worth considering is the dosage of the medicine. If you doubt the amount of the drug sufficient to treat a kitten, take your pet to a veterinary clinic.

Prevention

Prevention is always better than cure. Keratitis in cats is no exception.

Don't forget about vaccination. Timely vaccinations help create strong immunity, which will protect the animal from infection. This means that the risk that the cat will develop keratitis is much less.
Examine your cat's eyes after being outside. If you notice watery eyes, again carefully examine your eyes to rule out exposure to mechanical irritants.
The house must be clean. Wipe off dust thoroughly and wash floors.
Brush your pet. Lost hair can also get into the eye and rub the conjunctiva and cornea, causing inflammation.
Watch your diet, don’t forget about fortification and deworming. Strengthen the immunity of your beloved four-legged friend.
As always, no self-medication. An erroneous self-diagnosis and treatment chosen “on your own” or based on advice from the Internet can only harm the pet. The cat will lose his sight once and for all.

If you have any questions on the topic of keratitis in cats, write them in the comments! We will definitely answer!