Can cats get pink eye?
What is conjunctivitis (pink eye) in cats? Conjunctivitis (commonly called pink eye) is an inflammation of tissues around the eyes. It is a common condition in cats, dogs and even humans. Cat pink eye can has several possible causes: Infections External irritants (including eyelashes) Trauma (e.g. injury from a cat fight) If your cat has pink eye, you may notice a discharge oozing from her eyes. The surrounding tissues may become swollen, inflamed and pink. Your might show obvious discomfort, but not necessarily. Common symptoms of feline pink eye Excessive tears Apparent itchiness or pain in eyes Red or pink in the cat’s eyes Possibly a pus-filled discharge Apparent sensitivity to bright lights Cat pink eye (conjunctivitis) may be contagious, so try to keep your cat away from other cats until the pink eye is completely gone. Left untreated, cat pink eye can become a serious problem. In rare cases, it can even lead to blindness. However, there is no cause for alarm: feline pink eye is
