How do I treat a cat’s heavy eye discharge with black crusts?

For a cat with heavy eye discharge and black crusts, wet a towel or tissue with warm water and place it over the crusted area. After a few minutes, when the discharge has softened, wipe it clean, repeating several times until all the discharge around the eyes is removed.

During this process, never pick at the crusted discharge with your hand, to avoid damaging the cat’s skin. If the discharge is heavy, analyze the underlying cause and apply the corresponding treatment.