Today I'm going to talk about the problem that many shovelers have a headache - cats are heavily stained. I think many excrement shovelers are deeply troubled by this problem, after all, if the problem of tear stains is not solved well, it will affect the appearance of the cat too much! If we want to solve the problem of cat tear stains, we must first figure out the cause of tear stains and prescribe the right medicine.
1. Eye diseases: inflammation strikes, and cats' eyes also suffer
First, we're going to talk about eye diseases. Cats' eyes, like us, can get sick. If a cat's eyes are infected with bacteria, they may develop eye diseases such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. These diseases can cause increased eye discharge and unsightly tear stains in cats.
An attentive shoveler may find that your cat's eyes will be red due to inflammation. At this time, you can use some eye drops to help the cat relieve eye discomfort, and at the same time gently wipe the cat's tear stains with a wet tissue to keep the eyes clean. Of course, if the symptoms are severe, you should still take the cat to the veterinarian in time!
2. Ear canal infection: ear mites cause trouble, and cats are in tears
Do you know? Ear canal infections in cats can also lead to heavy tear stains! Especially small things like ear mites are simply the nemesis of cats. Not only do they make your cat's ears itchy, but they also irritate your cat's ear nerves in the process of scratching. The ear nerve and the facial nerve are connected, so that the cat's eye nerve will also be stimulated and begin to tear, forming tear stains.
Therefore, it is very important to clean your cat's ears regularly. You can use some special pet ear cleaner to help your cat clean their ears and keep them clean and fresh. At the same time, it is also necessary to regularly deworm the cat to prevent the infestation of parasites such as ear mites.
3. Dietary problems: the salt content is too high, and the cat is also "on fire"
Dietary problems are also an important cause of heavy tear stains in cats. Some shovelers may find it strange that cats will also be "on fire"? The answer is yes. If the salt content of the food that the cat usually eats is too high, the body will automatically excrete the excess salt in the form of tears. After a long time, tear stains naturally appeared.
In addition, if the cat's nutrients are monotonous and lack the necessary vitamins and minerals, it can also cause tear stains. Therefore, when we choose cat food for cats, we must pay attention to balanced nutrition, and try to choose low-salt, light and high-quality cat food, such as "Miaoxiu baked cat food".
Fourth, the problem of drinking water: drinking too little water, the cat is also "aggrieved"
The issue of drinking water should not be ignored either. Cats drink too little or food is too salty, which may cause the cat to become angry and unable to completely excrete salt and other substances in the body. At this time, the cat will excrete excess salt through tears, which is easy to cause tear stains.
Moreover, insufficient drinking water can also easily lead to urinary diseases in cats. Therefore, in daily life, we try to let the cat drink more water, you can prepare some wet food or canned cat food to increase the cat's water intake, at the same time, but also to observe the cat's urination, if you find abnormalities, you should take the cat to the veterinarian in time.
5. Cat trichiasis: physiological defects, the culprit of eye inflammation
Some cats are born with invertichias, which is a defect in the physiological structure of the cat's eyes. Trichiasis can cause inflammation of the cat's eyes, leading to symptoms such as ocular conjunctivitis, resulting in increased eye discharge and tears. In this case, we generally do not recommend that the shovel officer handle it on his own. Plucking eyelashes with tweezers may hurt your cat's eyes, and there is also a risk of being scratched or bitten by your cat. Therefore, if you find that your cat has a problem with inverted eyelashes, you should still take your cat to the hospital for treatment in time.
6. Nasolacrimal duct blockage: the pipeline is blocked, and tears overflow
Blocked nasolacrimal ducts are also a common cause of heavy tear stains in cats. When a cat's nasolacrimal duct is blocked and becomes inflamed and swollen, it will cause the duct to be blocked, and tears will overflow because they cannot be discharged from the nasolacrimal duct, which will form unsightly tear stains. For this case, we can try massaging the nasolacrimal duct in the cat to help unclog it. Giving your cat a ten-minute massage every day for a while may improve. Of course, if the situation is serious, it is still necessary to take the cat to the hospital for professional treatment in time.
7. Dust: The living environment is poor, and the cat's eyes are also guilty
Finally, let's talk about dust. If the cat lives in an environment with large dust and many bacteria, the cat is easily stimulated by the dust and tears when playing. Therefore, as excrement shovelers, we must do a good job in the sanitation of the living environment. Regular cleaning of the house, cleaning the cat's household items, and using an air purifier are all good options. Only by providing a clean and comfortable living environment for cats can they grow up healthily!
8. Short nasal variety: born with defects, it can only be improved
Some breeds of cats, such as Persian and Garfield, are particularly prone to tear stains because of their short nasal passages. It is their birth defect that we cannot change, but there are ways to improve it. For example, we can regularly massage the eyes and nasolacrimal ducts of these cats to help them unclog the ducts. At the same time, pay attention to their diet and water consumption, and try to avoid eating foods that are too salty or too dry. In addition, it is also very necessary to take the cat to the hospital regularly for medical check-ups and care.
Conclusion: What causes your cat's tear stains?
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