If the eyes of the kitten are watery, then it must be shown to the veterinarian. Only he can determine the exact cause. As you understand, in a perfectly healthy animal, the eyes should be clean. If after sleep, the baby accumulates in the corners of the discharge, then do not worry, as this is a normal process. If the kitten’s eyes are watery all day, he scratches them with his paw and squints, then this is an occasion to go with him to the veterinarian. There are many factors that cause this malaise. Now consider the most common causes:
- Allergy. An allergic reaction can occur on anything, for example, house dust or pollen from indoor plants. In long-haired animals, a similar state sometimes causes their own hair, which gets into the eyes. If the eyes of a kitten are watery, then various worms can be the reason for this. The products of their synthesis cause allergies in the baby. Accurately determine why the eyes are watery, can only a qualified doctor in person.
- Anatomical signs of the breed. For example, Persian cats have an unusual skull anatomy, because of this, the nasolacrimal canal is disturbed. For this reason, excess tears can accumulate in the conjunctiva, and from there splash out. For this breed, lacrimation is the norm. But such cats should be treated very carefully, eyes should be wiped daily with wet wipes (specially designed for this purpose) or tampons moistened with certain care products. Such drugs can be easily found in every pet store.
- Lacrimation can cause a bacterial or viral infection (panleukopenia, herpes, mycoplasmosis, chlamydia and others). Some of these diseases are dangerous even for people. To say exactly why the kitten's eyes are watery, they take special tests (swabs) from him. Such procedures, of course, are unpleasant for the baby, but they are completely painless. It is advisable to begin to treat such infections in the early stages. It is important that the treatment is correct and timely, as the remaining bacteria will begin to multiply, which will eventually lead to a relapse. Then you will have to use other, stronger drugs. In addition, complications may occur.
- Another reason why a kitten's eyes watery is mechanical damage. This can be a spark from a fire, a burn from a splashed hot oily substance, trauma caused during a fight with his brothers, a grain of sand and more. In any case, if you suspect that something similar has happened to your baby, be sure to contact your veterinarian. Only he can correctly determine the degree, as well as the depth of damage. In some cases, you need to provide emergency assistance, otherwise the baby will lose his sight, and forever.
Little conclusion
We have described only a few causes of lacrimation. If the kitten has watery eyes, what to do in your case, a qualified veterinarian will tell you exactly. Therefore, do not postpone a visit to the doctor to protect the baby, yourself and your family from possible diseases and complications.