Eye diseases in cats are very common. Sometimes owners can cure their pet themselves. But there are also diseases in which the best option would be to consult a veterinarian. One of such ailments is the third eyelid in a cat.
The main signs of the disease
- Lacrimation.
- A thin film on the eyes of white.
If you have these symptoms, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.
What is a cat's third eyelid? This is when the skin, which is in the inner corner, covers most of the eye. Subsequently, the organ of vision becomes inflamed, festering, a white or blue film appears.
If any speck gets into the eyes, then the condition of the sick cat may worsen. A veterinarian at home will be needed when a film appears on the eyes of kittens. If this is not done in a timely manner, then the cat may simply lose sight.
In addition to the third century, there are other eye diseases in cats that can be caused by various pathogens. For example, herpes virus, chlamydia. The disease should be detected in a timely manner, and the animal should be cured as soon as possible.
The third eyelid in a cat: reasons
First of all, the film is formed due to suppuration and tearing of the eyes. You can talk about inflammation if the film is blue and the eyelids are slightly swollen. In this case, the owner of the animal must bring it to the veterinary clinic. The doctor, using an ophthalmoscope, examines the eyes, determines the cause of the disease and prescribes the necessary medications. The operation is necessary in cases where the cat has cataracts, strabismus or obstruction of the ducts. A cat's third eyelid is not a cause for concern if it does not interfere with the animal. However, it is better to show the pet to the veterinarian in a specialized clinic.
How to detect cat eye disease
- The cat is hiding from the light.
- The animal is constantly washing its face.
- The pet blinks or screws up its eyes all the time .
If these signs appear, it is necessary to examine the cat. If there is an accumulation of pus, redness, tearing, then the veterinarian should be called to the house as soon as possible. You can also go to the clinic yourself. The case when a film with a blue tint covers the eye by half eliminates cataracts of the eye, because with such a disease there is a clouding of the lens.
In older cats, a similar phenomenon is often observed, but there is no need to worry much, because this does not mean that the animal is sick. If the cat’s third eyelid has become noticeable, this does not mean that she is blind. A similar phenomenon is often found even in perfectly healthy cats. Also, the appearance of a film can cause cat flu, while the animal loses weight, his eyes sink.
Cats in the third century in both eyes
The presence of a film on one eye means that some kind of dust has got there, which causes lacrimation. The appearance of a film in both eyes may mean that the animal is seriously ill. Eye disease is often caused by damage or infection. During the fight, cats can damage each other's eyes with claws. This is very dangerous for the health of the animal, as an infection gets into the wound, which exacerbates the situation.
It also happens that in a wound obtained as a result of cat fights, keratitis or a creeping corneal ulcer is formed. Because of this, the surface of the eye becomes cloudy at first, then erosion appears with blurred borders. After this, the cat becomes noticeable discharge from the eyes of white or green, which threatens the health of the animal. Therefore, it is necessary to take him to a veterinary clinic for examination by an experienced specialist.
It is always necessary to carefully monitor the behavior of the pet, if something is amiss, then call the veterinarian at home. Feeding also plays an important role in the life of the animal, it must contain vitamins (especially B 12 ), minerals and various amino acids.
How to treat a sick cat
Eye treatment is carried out by several methods: anesthetic drops, special ointments and other things. The easiest way for treatment and for prevention is to rinse the eyes of the animal, which will remove various contaminants and prevent more serious diseases. If the cat has watery eyes, there is a film and pus, then washing should be carried out regularly. To cleanse the eyes using:
- Olive oil.
- Warm water.
- Boric acid.
It is more convenient and safer to wipe the eyes of the animal with an assistant. Tearing is not the worst manifestation of the disease. If a film and pus have already formed in the eyes of the cat, then you need to treat it immediately. In this case, Lacrimin drops are used, which are able to alleviate the condition of the animal.
For more serious illnesses such as keratitis, other medications must be used, as the cat may become blind. The animal often resists, so it is better to entrust the treatment to a veterinarian who will give the cat an injection and carry out all the necessary procedures.