A congenital defect where a cat is born without open drainage holes.
Facial injuries or localized growths that physically compress the nasal drainage channel. Veterinary Diagnostic Procedures feline blocked tear duct
The vet drops a harmless green dye into the cat's eye. If the duct is open, the dye appears at the nostrils within minutes. Failure to appear indicates a blockage. A congenital defect where a cat is born
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is a common ophthalmological presentation in domestic cats. While often a primary issue, it frequently serves as a clinical marker for underlying systemic disease or local anatomical pathology. This review outlines the pathophysiology, diagnostic protocol, and therapeutic interventions for feline epiphora resulting from tear duct blockage, highlighting the distinction between congenital and acquired etiologies. If the duct is open, the dye appears
Rubbing behavior indicating local irritation or pain. Primary Causes of Obstruction
What is your cat, and what color is the eye discharge? How long has the tearing been occurring? Are there any other symptoms like sneezing or squinting ?
A congenital defect where a cat is born without open drainage holes.
Facial injuries or localized growths that physically compress the nasal drainage channel. Veterinary Diagnostic Procedures
The vet drops a harmless green dye into the cat's eye. If the duct is open, the dye appears at the nostrils within minutes. Failure to appear indicates a blockage.
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is a common ophthalmological presentation in domestic cats. While often a primary issue, it frequently serves as a clinical marker for underlying systemic disease or local anatomical pathology. This review outlines the pathophysiology, diagnostic protocol, and therapeutic interventions for feline epiphora resulting from tear duct blockage, highlighting the distinction between congenital and acquired etiologies.
Rubbing behavior indicating local irritation or pain. Primary Causes of Obstruction
What is your cat, and what color is the eye discharge? How long has the tearing been occurring? Are there any other symptoms like sneezing or squinting ?