Why do cats’ eyelids turn outward?

Apr 16,2024
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Some cat parents may encounter cat eyelid entropion. The main manifestation of cat eyelid entropion is that the eyelids turn toward the eyeball. When the eyelids are entroped, the fur will irritate the eyelids, causing injury to the cornea and tearing. In severe cases, Can cause keratitis, corneal ulcers, etc. Cat eyelids can be either inverted or ectropion, and the dangers of cat eyelid ectropion are not small. Understand the causes of cat eyelid ectropion and do not blindly treat it to avoid causing greater pain to the cat. ​​​​​​

Entropion of the eyelids is mostly caused by congenital conditions, but occasionally it may be caused by accidental damage to the eyelids due to fighting between cats. Cat eyelid ectropion is caused by trauma such as bites and traffic accidents. The treatment of entropion and ectropion of the eyelids must be performed as soon as possible before the cornea is damaged or the damage is not serious, so as to avoid permanent damage to the cat's eyes.

Some parents believe that there is no big problem with cat eyelid ectropion, and the symptoms of these diseases can be observed from the appearance. When you find that your pet cat has ectropion of eyelids, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for examination in time. With the help of the veterinarian, you can prescribe some eye drops and other medicines to rub the cat. Of course, during the treatment process, you should actively cooperate with the veterinarian’s decision and follow the veterinarian’s arrangements to give the cat scientific medication.

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