Where Do Cats Get Pink Eye?

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Jenkins
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Infectious Causes of Conjunctivitis. Infectious Agents Such as Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi Are the Most Common Causes of Conjunctivitis in Cats. in Many...

Where Do Cats Get Pink Eye?

Infectious Causes of Conjunctivitis.
Infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi are the most common causes of conjunctivitis in cats. In many cases, viruses such as feline viral rhinotracheitis
feline viral rhinotracheitis
Herpesvirus infection, also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is an infectious disease caused by feline herpesvirus type-1. As with other herpes viruses, the virus is very species specific, and is only known to cause infections in domestic and wild cats. The virus can infect cats of all ages.
(FVR), also known as feline herpesvirus, or feline calicivirus are the initial cause of inflammation.

How common is pink eye in cats?

Pink eye is actually the most common feline eye disorder, and most cats will contract it sooner or later. But just because it's the most common of all eye infections in cats doesn't mean your kitty doesn't require extra care and attention.

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How do you treat pink eye in cats?

Viral conjunctivitis is usually self-limiting and often does not require treatment. If the symptoms do not resolve, treatment with a topical and/or oral antiviral is indicated. Idoxuridine 0.1% and Cidofovir 0.2% are the two most common topical antiviral medications used in cats.

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