Clinically, eye feces refers to eye secretions. Black eye secretions in cats may be caused by improper care, conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, cat nasal congestion, corneal ulcers, etc. If it is improperly cared for, it is normal for the eye secretions to appear black, and there is no need to worry too much. If it is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as eye redness, swelling, pain, etc., it is abnormal, and the owner is advised to take the cat for medical treatment in time. .

1. Improper care

If there is too much dust in the surrounding environment, it will irritate the eyes and cause tears to increase, thus forming black secretions. You need to use a cotton swab to clean them, or you can use clean water. Flushing, generally no medication is required.

2. Conjunctivitis

Mainly caused by bacterial infection, it can cause inflammation of the eye area, causing redness, pain, conjunctival congestion and other symptoms, and can lead to increased secretions and secretions. It contains black sediment and requires antibiotic treatment as directed by your doctor.

3. Dacryocystitis

Mainly caused by inflammatory stimulation, tear ducts are blocked. Symptoms such as red eyes and watery eyes will appear, and it will also be accompanied by overflow of purulent secretions. If it is not corrected in time, dirt will appear on the local skin surface, causing the secretions to turn black. You need to follow the doctor's advice and use antibiotic eye drops specially designed for pets.

4. Cat nasal bronchitis

It is an acute infectious disease, mainly caused by feline rhinotracheitis herpes virus infection, which can cause damage to the respiratory tract and digestive tract, and may also damage the nose. The tear duct area leads to an increase in local secretions. If the secretions are not cleaned up in time, black matter will precipitate. Antiviral drugs need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Corneal ulcers

Usually caused by fungal and viral infections, which can lead to inflammation of the corneal tissue, causing black discharge, eye swelling and pain, and other symptoms. In severe cases, the corneal skin may be damaged. It is broken and requires surgical treatment under the supervision of a doctor.

During the treatment period, the cat’s eyes should be cleaned and the secretions from the corners of the eyes should be cleaned regularly, which can reduce damage to the eyes and help control the condition.