Kitten Eye Infection- Conjunctivitis And Drops To Cure It

 

What is Conjunctivitis?

It is the most common type of eye disorder in cats. It is an inflammatory disorder (itis meaning inflammation).

In conjunctivitis, there is inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that covers the front and lines the inside of the eyes. Cats have a third eyelid in the inner corner of the eye which is also covered by conjunctiva.

Causes

Conjunctivitis is not necessarily infectious it can also be non-infectious.

Infectious causes of Conjunctivitis

It can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungi. Out of which the fungi are the most common cause of conjunctivitis in cats.

The primary causes of conjunctivitis are flu viruses usually herpes virus or calicivirus.

It can also be caused by various streptococci and staphylococci bacteria.

Chlamydophila felis and Mycoplasma can also cause primary conjunctivitis.

Non-infectious causes of conjunctivitis

Non-infectious conjunctivitis is mostly caused by irritants in the cat's environment.

It may be dust particles or sand or chemical irritants like shampoo, perfume, or air fresheners that the cat accidentally came in contact with or any trauma to the eye that caused irritation of the conjunctiva.

Allergic conditions can also play a major role in causing conjunctivitis like coming in contact with certain plants to which the cat is allergic.

Corneal ulcers also play a role like abrasions on the front of the eye can cause irritation and redness of the eye.

Inflammation can occur in one or both the eyes at the same time.

Conjunctivitis can also be a result of the upper respiratory tract infection.

Conjunctivitis can also be a sign of any other kind of underlying disease.

It is also a common symptom of eye tumors in cats.

This disease is contagious it means it can spread to other kittens and make them ill so it is better to keep your cat in a separate room for some while.

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