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Can cats get pink eye from cleaning themselves?

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In general, I would say no. So called “pink eye” is an infection of the membranes of the eyes. It is caused by either an infectious virus or bacteria getting into the cat's eye. read more

I suppose a cat who had dirt on their paws or forearms could transfer it to their eyes, but in general it is from contact with another cat who has the problem and is contagious. After getting infected the cat will definitely excessively groom because their eyes itch and there is a drainage from the eyes they want to clean off. read more

Pink eye is usually very easily recognized in cats. Because the conjunctiva is not normally something that can be seen, when it becomes infected, it will be pink to red in color and very swollen. This appearance will be very obvious in your cat because the conjunctiva can actually be seen at this point. read more

Eye Discharge Treatments. Because so many conditions can lead to eye discharge in cats, you really need to talk to your veterinarian before trying any eye discharge treatments on your cat. Depending on what your veterinarian finds, treatment for cat eye discharge might include: Feline upper respiratory infection. read more

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