What to do if the eyes of a kitten
What to do if the eyes of a kitten
Often in kittens - 2-3 weeks of age eyes look wet, wet or just "flow". As a result, the kitten constantly tries to scratch the eyes with the paw and squints. Such manifestations are very common, but you should not look at them through your fingers, as the reasons may be serious enough.
Lachrymation in Kitten most often a consequence of weak immunity. The kid needs certain vaccinations, until they are done, his body will be populated with various viruses, causing lacrimation and even festering. It happens that the cause is also helminths (worms). Therefore, at an early age, kittens need your help in daily eye care. A good tool for daily eye hygiene Kitten is the drug "Diamond Eyes". Of course, you can do with chamomile or tea flushing, but they are much less effective. The drug should drip 2 drops in each eye, 2 times a day. To be more convenient to drip - take Kitten On his knees and grab his head, grabbing at the scruff of his neck. It is in this position that the eyes will be maximally exposed. After that, wipe the eyes Kitten cotton disc, otherwise it immediatelywill come from scratch. Note that for each glazika, you should use a separate disc (to save, you can cut a 2-piece one cotton disc). There are other eye drops for kittens that can be purchased at any pet store or veterinary clinic. If after 1-2 weeks eyes will still be watered - be sureconsult a specialist. Sometimes the causes of lachrymation in kittens can be such infectious diseases as klamidiosis, mycoplasmosis or herpes. The first symptom of these infections is just inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes and lacrimation. Besides, eyes Kitten can be watered and in connection with allergicreactions or mechanical damage. Allergies can occur due to house dust, pollen from plants, and also into the eye of the coat. Mechanical damage can be associated with splashed hot oil, sparks from a fire, grains of sand caught in the eye and many other factors. In any case, if you notice any symptoms of an inflammation of the eye Kitten, it is better to immediately seek specialized care.
