How to Diagnose and Treat Dry Eye in Cats

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Look for red eyes.. Spot signs that your cat is in pain.. Look for discharge around the eyes.

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1

Look for red eyes.

Step 1

Look for red eyes.

2

Spot signs that your cat is in pain.

Step 2

Spot signs that your cat is in pain.

3

Look for discharge around the eyes.

Step 3

Look for discharge around the eyes.

4

Be proactive if your cat has a history of illnesses connected with dry eyes.

Step 4

Be proactive if your cat has a history of illnesses connected with dry eyes.

5

Make an appointment with a veterinarian.

Step 5

Make an appointment with a veterinarian.

6

Answer questions and help during the exam.

Step 6

Answer questions and help during the exam.

7

Verify that your cat has decreased tear production.

Step 7

Verify that your cat has decreased tear production.

8

Identify underlying conditions.

Step 8

Identify underlying conditions.

9

Clean around the eyes.

Step 9

Clean around the eyes.

10

Apply eye drops.

Step 10

Apply eye drops.

11

Treat underlying medical conditions.

Step 11

Treat underlying medical conditions.

12

Watch for any increase or change to symptoms.

Step 12

Watch for any increase or change to symptoms.

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