The main reasons why cats have red eyes are as follows: First, foreign matter irritation, such as dust, hair, shower gel and other foreign matter, will irritate the eyes and cause redness. Second, inverted eyelashes. Because the eyelashes grow upside down, they will always irritate the cat’s eyes and cause the eyes to become red. Third, fights and accidental injuries to the eyes result in red eyes. Fourth, eye inflammation, such as keratitis, conjunctivitis, etc., requires timely consultation with a pet doctor for medication.

1. Foreign body irritation

If a cat’s eyes are irritated by foreign bodies, such as dust, hair, shower gel and other foreign bodies, it will cause the eyes to become red. In this regard, it is recommended that owners use saline to rinse the cat's eyes, or use cotton swabs to remove foreign objects. If your cat’s eyes are always red, you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment.

2. Inverted eyelashes

If a cat suffers from inverted eyelashes, it will constantly irritate the eyes, causing the eyes to become red. If the inverted eyelashes are not serious and the cat is willing to be touched, you can use tweezers to pull them out. But if the inverted eyelashes are serious, you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for eyelash correction surgery in time.

3. Fighting

Cats fighting with each other or with other animals can also cause red eyes if they accidentally injure their eyes. At this time, the owner needs to carefully observe whether there is any obvious trauma to the cat's eyes. If not, just instill anti-inflammatory eye drops into the cat. If there is still obvious trauma, the wound must be debrided and the cat should wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent the cat from scratching.

4. Eye inflammation

Red eyes of cats may also be caused by eye inflammation, such as keratitis and conjunctivitis, which may also be accompanied by tears, pain, and reluctance. Symptoms such as opening eyes. In this case, it is usually necessary to use eye ointment or eye drops that are effective for cat eye inflammation. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor in time and never use medication blindly.