I am the Cat Butler and today I am going to show you how to clean your cat’s eyes in 7 steps.
Your cat’s eyes are strikingly beautiful.
I could get lost in Teemo’s eyes and Arya’s eyes.
It is normal for cats or kittens to have a small amount of eye discharge, but sometimes
their eyes may get runny and a little crusty. Cleaning it will help keep your cat comfortable.
The first step is to determine whether the eye discharge requires veterinary care.
If the eye discharge seems excessive, bloody or foul smelling
it may be something more serious and visiting the vet is recommended.
For example, the cat’s tear duct may be blocked by a foreign object or be compressed by a tumor
and a vet may need to sedate the cat to clear out the blockage.
Otherwise most eye discharge occurs from allergies, respiratory infections, and dry eye.
For example, Arya sometimes gets eye discharge during the winter when the air is more dry.
So I bought a humidifier, which puts more moisture in the air to help Arya out.
The model is easy to clean and you can throw some of the parts in the dishwasher.
Lastly, the shape of a cat’s face also plays a role in excessive eye discharge,
Himalayans and Persians have a flat face that doesn’t allow the tears to drain properly.
Now that you have established the eye discharge doesn’t require veterinary care,
we can begin to gather the necessary supplies. Cleaning your cat’s eyes requires a cleaning
solution formulated to remove foreign dirt and debris without causing discomfort.
Avoid any products that contain hydrogen peroxide since they can
cause severe damage when used near the eyes. An eye wash like this one here helps prevent the
buildup of foreign material that could cause eye infections and prevent unsightly tear-stains.
I will link the eye wash in the description below.
Next you need some cotton balls, gauze or pads. I use these pads that have a waffle like pattern
that adds gentle friction to make cleaning easier.
And lastly you will also need some treats to reward your cat for cooperating with you.
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You don’t want their claws permanently disfiguring you.
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In the next step we want your cat in a comfortable position.
You can place your cat on a table or in your lap.
If your cat is resistant, wrapping your cat in a towel like a burrito
can help calm your cat. Arya, you look relaxed.
Gently pet your cat and make it feel good. Massaging under the chin is a good spot.
This will calm your cat down before the eye cleaning and make it a little easier for you.
We are building trust and putting the cat in a positive mood.
Now we begin cleaning your cat’s eyes. Wash your hands before you begin.
Then squeeze some eye cleaning solution onto the cotton pad.
Gently place the cotton on your cat’s eyes. You should start from the inside corner of
the eye and gently wipe outward. Stop if your cat needs a break.
Repeat these steps thoroughly till your cat’s eyes are clean.
After cleaning the eyes, use a dry cotton pad to carefully wipe the eyes dry.
Repeat with the other eye. It is important to use
separate cotton pads for each eye. While one eye may be infected the other may not.
Using the same cotton pad would transfer the disease from one eye to the other.
Lastly, remember to praise your cat and reward them for their cooperation.
That way the cat will associate eye cleanings with positive feelings and make cleaning your
cat’s eyes easier in the future. If you thought this video
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