How to open kittens' eyes

Many people are searching for a way to open the eyes of kittens, considering that opening the eyes of a kitten may carry a mixture of curiosity and fear at the same time; Especially if you want to open her eyes yourself, this little creature needs a lot of precautions and special care; Specifically after his birth; Therefore, it needs a special kind of treatment، So, through the following lines, we will learn together about ways to open a kitten’s eyes and everything related to kittens in general.
How to open kittens' eyes
Could the method of opening kittens' eyes be manual by cat breeders?..
The answer to the previous question is no.. Usually, humans do not interfere with the process of opening kittens' eyes at all; Because it opens its eyes gradually by going through the following stages:
The first stage: The first stage begins from the first day after birth until the fourth day. During this stage, the cats’ eyes are completely closed, as they depend on the sense of smell and touch to interact with the outside world.
The second stage: This stage begins from the fifth day until the eighth day, and during this stage simple cracks begin to appear in the eye, meaning that the closure is not complete; Rather, you will find some visible areas between the eyelids.
The third stage: The third and final stage is from the eighth to the fourteenth day, and during this stage the kittens begin to open their eyes; Perhaps with the help of the mother, but if you notice a real problem with opening the eye or the appearance of inflammation and swelling; This requires the immediate intervention of a specialist veterinarian.
The reason why kittens' eyes do not open
After reviewing the method of opening the eyes of kittens; There may be some individual cases that require the intervention of a veterinarian, but I wonder what are the reasons behind the inability of kittens to open their eyes naturally?
Simply put, the reasons are:
Natural factors: Sometimes the factors causing cats not to open their eyes may be just natural factors, as we mentioned before that the duration of opening the eyes reaches up to 14 days.
Inflammation and infection: Kittens may also face some infections and infections of various kinds; Which may delay the process of opening the eyes, and therefore this requires veterinary intervention to treat the health problem they suffer from.
Congenital malformations: Some rare cases suffer from congenital malformations, such as eye problems; This is recognized after the period of cats opening their eyes has passed; You may notice that only one eye is opened, and you may notice that the problem affects both eyes.
Lack of care: When cats do not receive the necessary care after birth; This may lead to her being unable to open her eyes on her own, and these conditions may be common among homeless cats born on the street.
Small cat eye discharge
The method of opening the eyes of kittens now leads us to learn more about "eye secretions", to review the most important causes of these secretions:
Infections: Infections that affect the eyes can cause the problem of the appearance of secretions, such as some yellow secretions called purulent secretions, and the inflammation may also be accompanied by swelling around the eye.
Fungal infection: Fungal or bacterial infections can also cause discharge from kittens' eyes, where the color of the discharge is transparent or white, and may develop into a yellow liquid discharge.
Allergies: exposure of kittens to allergens; Such as chemicals, dust, and other causes lead to some eye secretions.
Dry eyes: When the body suffers from dryness, eye discharge may be one of the accompanying symptoms.
The presence of a foreign body in the eye: The eye is affected by the entry of sand, dust, or any foreign body into the eye, which may lead to the appearance of various secretions.
Treating kitten eye discharge
We now guide you to the treatment of kitten eye discharge, which can be applied through the following steps:
Cleaning: First, you must clean the cats’ eyes daily, using a piece of cotton or clean cloth moistened with lukewarm water, and begin wiping the eyes superficially.
Saline solution: Saline solution is one of the most important means of cleaning and caring for the eyes, and it can be relied upon to get rid of any harmful object to the eye and clean it from the inside well.
Disinfection: If the cat suffers from some bacterial or fungal infections; This means the need for direct eye cleansing, and this is done by using some eye drops that treat this problem.
Personal care: Taking care of the personal care of kittens is essential, and this role is played naturally; But you can intervene sometimes if you find that cats need double care.
Visit the veterinarian: In the end, the veterinarian’s step is the most important in treatment, because the doctor has sufficient experience to provide appropriate treatment for cat eye problems, and he can supervise their condition himself and provide a radical solution to the problem.
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