First, you need to understand what cat tear glands are. This is a gland around the cat's eyes that produces tears and expels them through the tear ducts. When tears cannot be discharged correctly, they will flow out from the corners of the cat's eyes, which is why cat tear marks occur.
Secondly, you need to understand some factors that may cause cat tear marks. Some of these factors include the cat’s breed, age, disease, environment, and diet. For example, certain cat breeds such as Persian and British shorthair cats are often more likely to have cat tears. Elderly cats are also more likely to experience this symptom.
If a cat suffers from an infection or allergic disease, this may also cause its lacrimal gland to over-secrete tears. Let’s take a look at the solutions to severe cat tear marks.
First, you can treat cat tear marks by cleaning the eye area. You need to gently clean the cat's eyes with warm water every day, you need to use a clean cotton ball or cotton swab to wipe the cat's eyes and gently wipe the tears.
This relieves discomfort and avoids color changes in tears. Secondly, you can effectively treat cat tear marks by applying special sensitive patches. These special patches are placed near the cat's lower eyelid to prevent tears from slipping out. This solution can relieve symptoms and reduce discomfort in cats.
Third, you can try to adjust your cat's diet. You can add vitamin A to your cat, which can help maintain healthy eye conditions. In addition, adding Omega-3 fatty acids that are good for cats' health can also relieve cats' symptoms.
Finally, if the above method does not work, you should take the cat to the veterinarian. They can check the cat's eyes to make sure there are no infections or other eye problems. A veterinarian can prescribe relevant eye drops or oral medications for your cat to help relieve symptoms.