Is a cat crying because it is sad or sick? What happened to a cat that suddenly started crying?

Sometimes cats will have tear marks on their eyes, and sometimes you can see cats shedding tears. In fact, it is not because the cat is sad, but mostly because the cat is uncomfortable, so it sheds tears. The cat owner needs to take good care of it. So what disease does a cat usually have when it sheds tears? How to solve it?

Does a cat cry when it is sad or sick?

It is probably because the cat is unwell, and the owner needs to pay more attention.

Cats may shed tears because foreign objects have fallen into their eyes. Dust and sand can easily enter the cat's eyes during constant movement. Cats may shed tears because their eyes are infected by bacteria. Cats will explore various places in the room and are prone to bacterial invasion. Cats may shed tears because they eat too much salty food and get a sore throat, which leads to tears.

Why is the cat suddenly crying?

Eyes are irritated

There are many reasons why a cat's eyes become irritated, such as water getting in the eyes during a bath, something getting into the eyes, or smelling an irritating odor.

Eyelashes

Some cats are born with inverted eyelashes, which can cause more tearing as they age. Inverted eyelashes are when one or two eyelashes grow inwards instead of outwards.

Eye inflammation

There are many reasons for cat eye inflammation. When the eyes are constantly tearing and the eyes are red and swollen around the eyes, it means that the cat's eyes are inflamed. It can be treated by applying eye drops or eye ointments.

What to do if there is a lot of eye mucus in the cat's eyes

The reasons for increased eye secretions in cats may be due to the following reasons: abnormal eye structure, such as entropion, double eyelashes, ectopic eyelashes, etc. Due to the abnormal eye structure, the cat's cornea and conjunctiva are stimulated, leading to severe conjunctivitis, causing increased secretions in the cat; nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Due to the obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, the cat's tear discharge is affected, resulting in the above symptoms.

Why can't I wipe away my cat's tear stains?

Cats love to cry and have tear marks, which may be related to their breed. Some cats have shorter tear glands, so they are prone to tears. It may also be that the cat has an eye disease. The owner should wipe the cat with a hot towel every day. If the tear marks cannot be wiped off, you can use a proper amount of starch and boric acid powder mixed with warm water to make a paste, apply it to the tear marks, and wipe it dry with a cotton swab. If the cat's tears are serious or go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment, the cause of the tears cannot be solved naturally.