Blepharitis in Cats
Inflammation of the outer skin and middle (muscle, connective tissue, and glands) portions of the eyelids is medically referred to as blepharitis. This condition is also usually seen with the secondary inflammation of the inner surface of the eyelid (palpebral conjunctiva).
Symptoms and Types
Scaly, flaky skin near the eye
Intense itching, scratching of the eye
Watery, mucous or pus containing eye discharge
Edema and thickening of the eyelids
Abraded area(s) where the skin is torn o ...read more
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