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what do i do if my cat's eye is tearing?

Sent to Cat Experts July 5 2007 at 8:14 AM
   

he keeps blinking and there is a small discharge left outside of his eye that i have wiped off.

 

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July 5 2007 at 8:27 AM (13 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         

Hi Shane,

How old is he?

is he an indoor kitty?

do you know if his eye was injured or not?

how long does he have this?

Thanks,

Terri



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July 5 2007 at 8:28 AM (1 minute and 26 seconds later)
         
one year old indoor cat, started tearing yesterday (don't think he was injured)
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July 5 2007 at 8:37 AM (8 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
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Dear Shane,

He may have conjunctivitis.Or he may have gotten litter or a hair in his eye.ry to flush it with sterile water.You can get a tube of terramycin eye ointment. Some pet supplys stock it but call first or http://www.revivalanimal.com/

In the meantime, apply a damp teabag three times a day.

If it does not improve after two days of home treatment your boy should see a vet. He may require an antibiotic like clavamox if he has an infection.

Please let me know how he is feeling. I will be here a weekkend to help with him.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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