Soft fur, quiet purrs, and a little feisty attitude encapsulates almost any cat! Kitties do a great job at bathing themselves, but as we’ve talked about before- they’re just spreading spit around which truthfully isn’t clean at all. Gross! When it comes to grooming and maintaining their pristine hair, eye staining is a problem for a lot of sweet kitties. Even though any type of cat can develop eye staining, persian, himalayan, and other exotic breeds have the worst time with it. The staining can look like kitty permanently has something in their eyes.Not only is this unattractive but it’s also a problem for your cat if left untreated.

So why should you get rid of that eye gunk? This build up can cause staining sores and even infection if not cleaned properly on a regular basis. Eye staining occurs when excess bacteria and yeast are formed around the eyes and can cause eye issues if left untreated.

Cleaning them doesn’t have to be a struggle! To keep the eye area healthy, it is best to use a warm, wet washcloth and wipe the area clean with downward strokes. Keeping it wiped and clean will put a pause on sores forming and causing infections. If you’re wanting more of a preventative solution, using an eye powder such as eye envy will dry out the area and help remove the staining. Careful to research any “home remedies” for eye staining as some can cause more harm than good. Stay away from hydrogen peroxide, apple cider vinegar, and human eye drops. Any of these can harm kitty and their eyesight.

Some other methods of reducing staining is feeding your kitty a high quality food and stay away from overly processed foods. Think about what bowls your cat eats out of. Remove plastic and replace with metal or glass. Plastic containers make it easier to harbor bacteria that can transfer to your pet’s face. By limiting items around the house that add to eye staining issues, you’re able to be proactive in your feline’s health!