How Do You Clean Eye Discharge From Feline Face?
Eye discharge is a common ailment in cats, and can be the result of a number of conditions, ranging from a mild topical irritant that is overstimulating tear production in the eye, to serious eye diseases, such as corneal ulcers or glaucoma. Taking the time and patience to identify the consistency, color and other symptoms in the eye discharge can be helpful in understanding the cause and best course of treatment for your feline’s ocular ailment. When the discharge is noticed, gently restrain the cat to better identify the characteristics of the substance being secreted from the eye. A blanket can be used to securely wrap the cat and prevent the feline from struggling or injuring itself when examining the eye. Identify the characteristics of the eye discharge. Look for texture, color, thickness, quantity and whether any blood is present. Document these attributes, along with the approximate date that the discharge appeared. Take a soft cotton cloth and dip a corner into warm water. Ens
