Why do cats cry?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why do cats cry?

Cat tears may be caused by the following reasons: First, infection: the cat’s eyes are infected by bacteria, viruses or parasites; second, injury: inverted eyelashes, accidental injury to the conjunctiva; third, food problems: food in the Containing a lot of salt can also cause cats to shed tears; fourth, conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis can also cause cats to shed tears, and even more serious symptoms can occur. If the cat's tears start slowly, and the eyes and eye area gradually become red and swollen, and there are abnormal blinking or squinting, and an increase in eye feces, it is very likely that the cat has conjunctivitis; fifth, nasal branch: infection Cats with nasal branch not only often shed tears, but also are not in a very good mental state. They may have a sudden high fever, runny nose, decreased appetite, flushed conjunctiva, hot and cold, rapid breathing and heartbeat, a small amount of eye secretions, and difficulty breathing. and other symptoms.