The cat's conjunctiva is red and swollen, and there is a lot of eye discharge. Very afraid of light, looks very uncomfortable. Parents are very anxious, the editor has compiled relevant information on cat keratitis, and parents can use it as a reference. If you are inexperienced, don't blindly administer medicine to your cat, you should take the cat to the pet hospital in time to prevent the delay of the disease. What should I do if my cat has keratitis? Just read this article!

Causes of feline keratitis: bacteria, viruses and other pathogens Infect. And trauma, such as mechanical injury, chemical injury. There may also be systemic nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin A deficiency. Or corneal degeneration and congenital corneal abnormalities. There may also be an effect of adjacent tissue disease.

Symptoms of feline keratitis: pain, photophobia, lacrimation and blepharospasm. Fever, loss of appetite and other systemic symptoms. Corneal scars, cloudiness, macules and vitiligo.

Treatment of feline keratitis: Removal of possible lesions on the lacrimal duct, eyelid, and conjunctiva. Drop antibiotic drops or apply antibiotic eye ointment. Virus-infected patients should use antiviral drugs, one drug alone or several drugs in combination, in addition to drip, subconjunctival injection, oral, intramuscular or intravenous injection. Other drugs: the above hormones are prohibited for viral corneal ulcers, and 10%-30% trichloroacetic acid, 5%-7% iodine tincture, 20% zinc sulfate or pure carbolic acid are used to cauterize the ulcer, once every 2-3 days, 4- 5 times as a course of treatment. Collagenase inhibitors, such as 3% cysteine, 0.5% to 2.5% calcium sodium edetate, 0.5% zinc sulfate, can also be used for corneal ulcers that have not been cured for a long time. Subconjunctival injection.

In addition, parents can wear Elizabeth rings for cats to prevent cats from scratching their eyes and causing damage.