Causes of conjunctivitis in cats:

1. The cat’s conjunctiva is accidentally injured, such as insects, foreign bodies, chemicals, etc. entering the eyelids.

2. The eyes are infected by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

3. The cat’s eyelashes are inverted and long-term rubbing of the eyes can cause inflammation.

4. Conjunctivitis is indirectly caused by cats suffering from other diseases.

Symptoms of feline conjunctivitis:

1. The conjunctiva is red, swollen and congested, tearing, reluctance to open eyes, and increased eye secretions.

2. Eye secretions may range from white mucus to yellow-green mucus.

3. Some cats will scratch their eyes, further causing eye discomfort. Sneezing and nasal discharge sometimes occur simultaneously with eye lesions. Severe infection can cause permanent damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Sexual scars, some may affect the drainage pathway of tears, eventually leading to long-term epiphora.