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My Persian kitten has teary eyes. What's the best way to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed

How to cure my Persian kitten's teary eyes. I tried using saline water. But it doesn't work. What eye drop will be good.

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 16th, 2017

Persians have such compressed eye sockets that the normal amount of tears that every cat has ends up tearing in a Persian. Also because the eyes have more exposure they probably create a little more tear film. Nothing will “fix” this. However, rinsing with isotonic saline can help rinse any debris out and keep the cornea as healthy as possible. I would keep doing that. If the eyes are red or if the discharge is green the. She should be seen by a veterinarian. Good luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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