Cat Eye Infection
Cat eye infection problems are for the most part a result of an infection by the Feline Herpes Virus or an infection called Chlamydiosis. You know your cat has an eye infection when you notice symptoms such as discharge in the eye and redness. In the case of a cat eye infection caused by bacteria, the first line of treatment is the use of special eye drops and antibiotics, however you need to get proper prescription from your veterinary.
Cat Eye Infection Caused by Bacteria
We are talking here mostly about Chlamydiosis and is one of the common causes of conjunctivitis. You can recognize this type of cat eye infection by noticing fever, irritation in the nose, conjunctivitis, nasal discharge and glossal ulcerations.
Viral Cat Eye Infection
Feline Herpesvirus 1. The number one cause of conjunctivitis, this is a virus that is only present among cats. To treat it, doctors use medicated drops. If the virus is not treated early, other problems can arise, such as sore on the cornea, dry eye problems, inflamed cornea, segment of dead bone, and eyeballs stuck on the eyelid. Read more…