As a cat owner, we all know that a cat’s eyes are very important organs, because their eyes can help them observe the surrounding environment, capture prey, etc. However, if your British Shorthair cat has a lot of eye mucus, it needs our attention. Next, let’s take a look at the reasons why British shorthair cats have excessive eye mucus and how to deal with it.
1. Reasons why British Shorthair cats have a lot of eye mucus
1. Eye injuries: If your British Shorthair cat suffers eye injuries, it will also lead to an increase in eye feces.
2. Eye infection: If your British Shorthair cat has a lot of eye feces, it is most likely because its eyes are infected with viruses or bacteria, resulting in increased eye feces.
3. Eye allergies: If your British Shorthair cat is allergic to certain substances, it will also cause an increase in eye feces.
2. How to deal with excessive eye mucus in British shorthair cats
1. Go to the hospital for treatment: If your British Shorthair cat has a lot of eye droppings and lasts for a long time, then you need to take it to the hospital for further examination and treatment by a professional veterinarian.
2. Clean eyes: If your British Shorthair cat has a lot of eye feces, you need to clean its eyes every day. You can use a clean damp cloth to gently wipe the hair around the eyes and the corners of the eyes.
3. Keep the environment clean: If your British Shorthair cat has a lot of eye droppings, then you need to keep the environment it lives in clean and sanitary, and try to avoid letting it come into contact with harmful substances.
3. Precautions
1. If your British shorthair cat has a lot of eye mucus, do not give it medicine at will, because some medicines may have adverse effects on its body.
2. Do not use too harsh cleaners to clean your cat’s eyes, otherwise it will cause more problems.
3. If your British Shorthair cat has a lot of eye mucus, you need to take it to the hospital in time for further examination and treatment by a professional veterinarian.
To sum up, there are many reasons why British shorthair cats have a lot of eye mucus, and we need to find and deal with them in time. At the same time, when dealing with the problem of excessive eye feces in British shorthair cats, we also need to pay attention to some things to avoid unnecessary harm to the cat.