Cat tear stains can generally be removed, but some cats can only get relief. If tear stains are caused by improper feeding, eye infection, or blocked nasolacrimal ducts, generally better results can be achieved by proper feeding, controlling eye infections, and clearing nasolacrimal ducts. However, in some cases, the cat's eyes secrete more tears. This situation is generally more common in cats such as Garfield cats, so the tear stains produced can generally only be relieved.
Methods to remove cat tear stains:
1. Clear the nasolacrimal duct. Some cats will have blocked nasolacrimal ducts. As long as the cat's nasolacrimal ducts are not naturally narrow, surgery, eye massage, etc. can be used to keep the nasolacrimal ducts smooth and reduce tear stains.
2. Clean eye tear stains. Clean your cat's eyes more often and use hot water or saline to clean away stains. Use antibacterial disposable wipes and wipe them immediately if you find tears on your cat.
3. Use acid powder. When your cat’s tear stains are severe and the stains are stubborn, you can use boric acid powder and starch mixed with water and apply it to the tear stains. Wait until it dries naturally before peeling it off.
4. Use Vaseline. For some stubborn tear stains on cats, if you apply Vaseline on them, it will soften the stained hair stains and dirt, and make it easier to clean up the tear stains.
5. Clean your ears. Cleaning your cat's ears will prevent your cat from suffering from ear mite bites and otitis, and it can also reduce your cat's tear stains.
6. Use eye drops. Regularly giving your cat some anti-inflammatory and antibacterial eye drops, such as chloramphenicol eye drops, erythromycin eye drops, etc., can prevent and improve cat tear stains.
7. Eat a light diet. Severe tear stains in cats are also related to the fact that the cat eats too salty, greasy, and gets angry. Try to avoid feeding human food and snacks containing additives to prevent the cat from aggravating the tear stains.
