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Splenic Rupture in Dogs and Cats
Splenic rupture is tearing of the spleen from trauma or disease that causes internal bleeding into the abdomen. Signs include severe abdominal pain, pale gums, a rapid weak pulse, and a swollen belly; it is an emergency treated with fluids, blood transfusion, and splenectomy.
Blastomycosis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Blastomycosis, also called North American blastomycosis, is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, mainly affecting the lungs, skin, and bone.
How can I get rid of my cat’s tear stains?
For mild tear stains, clean around the eyes daily with a damp cotton pad or baby wipe to keep the area clean and prevent buildup. Persistent or heavy staining means you must find and treat the underlying cause of the tearing to resolve it fully. If an eye disease is behind it, take the cat to a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
How do I get rid of my cat’s tear stains?
For mild cat tear stains, wipe the eye area daily with a damp pad or baby wipe. For heavy staining, find and treat the underlying cause; see a vet if it's an eye disease.
What causes a cat to tear up or have watery eyes?
Tearing in cats can stem from many issues, including ingrown eyelashes, conjunctivitis, viral infection, blocked tear ducts, foreign-object irritation, or diet. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, so identifying it is key. Cats that frequently eat salty, oily food may also tear more, so managing their diet helps.
What causes a cat to tear up and have watery eyes?
Cat tearing can come from inverted lashes, conjunctivitis, viral infection, a blocked tear duct, irritants or diet. Treatment varies by cause; surgery may be needed for congenital lash issues, and cut back on salty, fatty food.
Can I use human eye drops on my cat?
Generally not — cat eyes are sensitive and human drops can irritate and even damage them. Have a vet examine the cat and prescribe medication.
Why does my cat tear from only one eye?
A cat tearing from only one eye may have a foreign object, diet-related 'heat,' ingrown eyelashes, trauma, conjunctivitis, or keratitis. Remove any foreign object, lighten an oily or salty diet, and identify the underlying eye disease before treating.
How can I get rid of my cat’s severe tear stains?
Find the underlying cause to fix tear stains at the root. Blocked tear ducts cause overflow — open the ducts and clean the eyes daily. Ingrown eyelashes irritate and need surgical correction. Conjunctivitis or keratitis increase discharge and must be treated by cause.
Why Does My Cat Have Brown Tear Stains and Eye Discharge?
If a cat's tears are exposed to air they may oxidize and turn brown, so first rinse the eyes with saline solution. If tearing or discharge persists, consider a bacterial or viral infection. When both the eyes and nose produce more discharge and the eyes are red and swollen, herpesvirus infection is likely—take the cat to the vet, and use antiviral medication if the cause is viral.