Persian catsDue to the unique facial structure and short lacrimal glands, Persians are prone to tears. If left untreated, tear pimples will form around the eyes and sometimes the coat color will change, so it needs to be cleaned frequently. Dab the eye area with a cotton ball or gauze dipped in warm water, soften the secretion and gently wipe off with a wrung cotton ball. The cat's eyes are very sensitive, so you can't use human eye drops just because there is eye mucus. This creates tear streaks near the eyes of the Persian cat, which need to be cleaned up daily in order to keep these adorable pets looking good and their eyes healthy. So how do we clean up the tear stains of Persian cats in daily life?

Persian cat

1. Persian cats have short nasal passages and shed tears for a long time, and it is easy to shed tears around the eyes. Especially light-colored cats, the tears left on their faces are really ugly. In fact, as long as you pay attention to cleaning every day, you can easily remove it. The simple way is to wipe your eyes with a hot towel every day. You can use some starch and boric acid powder mixed in half and then pat on the tear stains. The powder can absorb stains and act as a bleaching agent.

2. Another method is to take a tablespoon of boric acid powder and dissolve it in a cup of boiling water. Stir well. Buy a small container and put the cotton pads in it. Pour the solution onto a cotton pad and slowly pour off the excess solution. Close the box. Then take one of these cotton pads every day to bleach, remove tears, and prevent the build-up of tear streaks. Remember to replace the makeup remover once a week to prevent bacterial growth and infection after a long time.

3. For the existing stubborn stains on the cat's face, it can be removed by using a half-mixed powder of starch and boric acid powder as mentioned above; first, make a paste with water. Apply the goo to the stain carefully and let it dry. After it dries, brush it off and wipe it clean. Be careful not to get the powder into your eyes. Dropping these powder particles into the eyes may cause eye ulcers. Boric acid powder is not difficult to find and can be bought in general western pharmacies.

4. Some secretions often appear in the eyes of cats. If they are ignored, tear pimples will be formed around the eyes, and sometimes the coat color will change, so they should be cleaned frequently. In particular, Persian cats are prone to tear eyes. If they are not cleaned up in time, it will be a pity for that cute face. Do not give cats eye drops for human use. Dab the eye area with a cotton ball or gauze dipped in warm water, soften the secretion and gently wipe off with a wrung cotton ball. The cat's eyes are very sensitive, so you can't use human eye drops just because there is eye mucus. In addition, boric acid water may cause inflammation, so care must be taken when using it. Some breeds, like Persian cats, are prone to smearing around the eyes due to teary eyes. However, if you have symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy in addition to eye mucus, you may be sick and you must go to the hospital immediately. In addition, if there is too much eye mucus, so that the eyes can hardly be opened, it must be sent to the hospital as soon as possible.

5. You can also mix some starch and boric acid powder in half and pat on the tear stains. The powder can absorb stains and act as a bleaching agent. Another method is to take a tablespoon of boric acid powder and dissolve it in a teacup of boiling water. Stir well. Buy a small container and put the cotton pads in it. Pour the solution onto a cotton pad and slowly pour off the excess solution. Close the box. Then take one of these cotton pads every day to bleach, remove tears, and prevent the build-up of tear streaks. Remember to replace the makeup remover once a week to prevent bacterial growth and infection after a long time. For the existing stubborn stains on the cat's face, it can be removed with a half-matched powder of starch and boric acid powder as mentioned above; first make a paste with water. Apply the goo to the stain carefully and let it dry. After it dries, brush it off and wipe it clean. Be careful not to get the powder into your eyes. Dropping these powder particles into the eyes may cause eye ulcers. Boric acid powder is not difficult to find and can be bought in general pharmacies.