The reasons why British shorthair cats have tear stains:

1. If the cat’s diet becomes particularly greasy or has a strong taste and a lot of salt over a period of time, then An unreasonable diet may also cause tears in cats. The most direct way is to reduce the cat’s greasy intake and let it eat more vegetables.

2. If foreign matter accidentally enters the cat’s eyes, such as dust, hair, etc., the cat will not be able to expel the foreign matter, and it will also stimulate the eyes to shed tears. If it accumulates for a long time, the owner does not clean it in time. , it may cause bacterial infection and ugly tear stains on the eyes.

3. If the cat’s eyes have been stimulated by the eyelashes, causing long-term tears, tear stains will form on the eyes.

4. Whether the cat's eyes cannot be closed or the cat's eyelids are entropion, the conjunctiva and cornea of ​​the cat's eyes will be irritated, causing tears to continue to flow, and eventually tear stains will form.

Care methods for British Shorthair cats with tear stains:

1. Wipe with hot towel. This method is the simplest and most effective method. If the cat’s tear stains appear for a long time, If it is short, just wipe it with a hot towel every day and it can be eliminated in time.

2. Boric acid powder is a kind of external skin medicine, which can be used to disinfect skin and wounds. It is mild and non-irritating. When the cat's tear stains are severe and the stains are stubborn, you can use boric acid powder and starch mixed with water to drain the tear stains. Waiting until it dries naturally and then peeling it off can also reduce the tear stains on the cat's face.

3. If some stubborn tear stains on cats are coated with Vaseline, it will soften the contaminated hair stains and dirt, and the tear stains can also be cleaned up more easily.