A healthy cat’s eyes should be clear and bright and the area around the eyeball white.
Common Symptoms of Illness:
red inner eyelids
matter ‘stuck’ on the surface or in the corners of the eye
cloudiness within the eyeball
a dull eye surface
the ‘third eyelid’ coming across the eye
excessive tearing or unusual discharges
tear-stained fur around the eyes
Common Eye Conditions & Symptoms:
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane that covers both the inner lining of the eyelid and the white of the eye. It may be caused by allergies or by bacterial, fungal or viral infections. In fact, recurrent or chronic conjunctivitis in cats is often the result of herpes viral infections which, just as in humans, can return - again and again. It can be contagious between cats, so keep an infected cat away from other cats. Terramycin Ophthalmic Ointment is an OTC eye medication that veterinarians often dispense for upper respiratory problems in cats.
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