I may sound like an over worried mother but i really care about my two kittens and today i have seen that one of them has a problem with her eye. She looks half the way with it and it seems to bothering her, she cleans it often. First thought i had is that the other kitty hurt her when playing, since they usually play rough between each other. She is 8 weeks old. I have checked her eye and seems normal, normal fluids coming out. Is there any way to know if it is a beginning of an eye disease?
Answers:
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the pink membrane part of the eye, which lines the white part (sclera) and the inner eyelid. The conjunctiva can become quite reddened and swollen in some cats, and often it is just in one eye and not in both. This causes intermittent or constant squinting. It can occur on and off, for months to years. The conjunctivitis may occur without any other eye problems, or the eye may also have a corneal ulcer or erosion (painful open sore on the cornea, which is the "clear windshield" part of the eye), Keratitis (corneal inflammation), and/or uveitis (intraocular inflammation). Corneal involvement and uveitis are often caused by Feline Herpesvirus-1 (see discussion below).
secretions around the eyes, yellowish fluid coming from the eyes, loss of heart beat, an insatiable craving for human brains..sorry i was watching south park again.its just pink eye, pretty common
Symptoms include:
鈥ink/ red, watery eyes
鈥nflamed inner eyelids
A scratchy feeling to the eyes
Watery discharge
Sensitivity to light
Swelling of the eyelid
What is Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection of the outer layer of the eye, the conjunctiva.
The conjunctiva produces mucus that lubricates and protects the surface of the eye. This membrane is made up of tiny blood vessels and when they become irritated the eye becomes red.
Treatment for Conjunctivitis:
Viral conjunctivitis usually runs its course in one to two weeks. It does not respond to antibiotics. Artificial tears may also help relieve symptoms.
Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointment. Symptoms will then generally clear within a few days, if not an oral antibiotic may be prescribed.
Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamine or steroid eye drops, but these should not usefor either bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.
If the kitten only had the problem with her eye for a short time (no more than a day), its nothing to worry about. However,kittens of that age very often get a conjunctivitis problem caused by a herpes virus. You can get an eye ointment from the vet or from pet supply catalogs that will help if the kitten has conjunctivitis.
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