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This is actually a regular problem I have with my tabby. He squints as though his eyes are bothering him, his eyes tear, and both his top and bottom lids turn pink as though irritated. He was a youngster the first time it happened and being a concerned cat-mom I dutifully took him to the vet. The vet looked carefully around his eyes to make sure there was no foreign object, then diagnosed him as having eye Allergies. The treatment is to use the same allergy eye-drops people use, as needed, which he hates, but it works great. I was relieved there wasn't something more serious wrong. I was afraid he might have something in his eye, which can in extreme circumstances cause permanent vision loss. There is another possibility, which is uncommon but more likely if your cat is a purebred Siamese or Persian. I had a purebred Siamese some time ago whose eyes started to bother her. It didn't appear to be anything serious so I didnt worry about it at first. I took her to the vet immediately when I noticed her eyes appeared slightly cloudy. It turned out what she had was corneal sequestrums (sp?) in both eyes. She ended up needing eye surgery, which was awful, and expensive, and without which she would have ended up going blind in both eyes. What had happened was that she damaged her corneas in some minor way, then her eyelids, which were turned slightly inward (a 'defect' almost exclusive to purebred Siamese and Persians) caused the damaged areas to grow. The corrective surgery involved cutting out the damaged areas of her corneas and surgically correcting her eyelids so that problem would never reoccur. If you don't get the feeling automatically that there is something seriously wrong with your cat, what I would do is pick up some allergy eyedrops (I buy mine from the health food store because it makes me feel better, but my vet tells me it's not necessary), treat him/her, and keep a close eye for 24 hour or so. Typically my cat is noticeably better within a few hours. If your cat does not get better in 24 hours or appears at any time to get worse, I recommend taking him/her to your vet. I can tell you from experience, if it is serious, things can get a lot worse if you wait.
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Do cats have colds?
Cats can exhibit symptoms similar to a cold, such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes, but they are caused by different viruses than the common cold in humans. Feline upper respiratory infections are often caused by feline herpesvirus or feline calicivirus, and can be highly contagious among cats. If your cat is showing signs of a cold, it is best to consult with a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Can cats get mites in nose?
No, cats do not have no hairs. Instead, they have whiskers that are used to help them balance and to navigate the world.
What happens if two male cats kiss?
Cats typically greet each other by touching noses or rubbing against each other. Kissing behavior as humans do is less common among cats, regardless of their gender. If two male cats exhibit behaviors resembling kissing, it is likely a form of social bonding or affectionate behavior.
Do you have pictures of black cats with pink noses?
Generally, an all black cat will not have a pink nose, but a black and white cat often will.
What medical problems should be looked for when examining basset puppies for sale?
The medical problems that one should be looking for when examining basset puppies for sale are runny noses, bloodshot eyes, and skin or coat problems.
Why do Runny noses drip in frozen yogurt?
your messed!
Why do Maine coon cats have wet noses?
all cats have wet noses.
Why do people experience runny noses?
People experience runny noses when the blood vessels in the nose become inflamed and produce excess mucus in response to irritants like viruses, allergies, or cold weather.
Is it normal for cats noses to be purple?
no it is not normal for cats noses to be purple they are either black,brown,or pink
How much are standard grey chinchillas?
Around £100 but beware of runny noses.
Why do noses get runny and what causes this common symptom?
Noses get runny as a way for the body to flush out irritants like viruses, bacteria, or allergens. This common symptom is caused by the production of excess mucus in the nasal passages in response to these irritants.
Do cats breath through noses or nostrils?
The nostrils are part of the nose, and yes, cats breathe through their noses.
Why do cats' noses drip when they are purring?
When cats purr, their nasal glands produce more mucus, causing their noses to drip.
Which medicine or antibiotic works the best for dry coughs and runny noses?
it is probably amoxicilline.
Do Maine cats have snubbed noses?
no
Do monkeys have noses like cats?
No , cats have more of a Triangle nose .
Why do cats' noses get wet when they purr?
Cats' noses get wet when they purr because the act of purring can cause them to salivate more, leading to a wet nose.
