1. Symptoms of feline glaucoma
1. Affected cats will have a strong sense of pain, and will be quieter than normal, their appetite will be decreased, they will often bump up and down when they walk, and they like to hide. These are also phenomena that the owner is relatively easy to ignore.
2. There is no response to pupil dilation in the cat’s eyes, and the pupillary light reflex is absent.
3. The sclera of the cat’s eye is hyperemia, accompanied by inflammation, the cornea of the eye is edematous and cloudy, and the entire cornea has a diffuse, indistinct blue appearance.
4. The cat’s eyeball will enlarge, that is, the so-called bull’s eye, and sometimes exposure keratitis may also occur.
5. The congested scleral blood vessels can extend to the cornea through the limbus, resulting in a brush-like edge and symptoms of retinal degeneration.
2. Treatment of feline glaucoma
1. Emergency treatment: many situations The lower cat had intraocular pressure above 50 mmHg at the time of presentation, so it is critical to reduce intraocular pressure to near normal levels before initiating maintenance medication to protect retinal function. Osmotic diuretics, such as mannitol and glycerol, are most commonly used in acute care.
2. Beta-blockers/sympathomimetic drugs: topical medications can reduce fluid production, such as dipifolin hydrochloride and timolol maleate.
3. Surgical treatment: The ciliary body can be implanted or destroyed through the drainage tube to reduce the production of fluid.
Third, the prevention of cat glaucoma
1. Supplement the cat with sufficient taurine, taurine It is an important nutrient to ensure the cat’s eye health. It can not only protect the cat’s eyesight, but also effectively reduce the probability of cat’s eye diseases.
2. The place where the cat sleeps and rests should avoid strong light exposure, too harsh light will stimulate the cat’s eye structure, which is not conducive to the cat’s eye health.
3. Regularly arrange physical examinations for cats. Prevention is greater than cure for any disease. Regular physical examinations are the best means of prevention. Cat glaucoma is detected early and can be treated early, resulting in faster recovery.
The cat’s eye health is a necessary condition for its normal life, and it is also the unshirkable responsibility of every owner to take care of the cat’s eyes. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
