✅ Past Herpes Infection (scarring) ✅ Flat Face (Persian/Himalayan anatomy) ✅ Dirt or Litter (foreign body)
⚠️ Wetness on the cheek ⚠️ Thick yellow/green goo (not clear) ⚠️ Swollen bump below the eye nasolacrimal duct obstruction cat
Impedance of tear flow from the ocular surface to the nasal vestibule. ✅ Past Herpes Infection (scarring) ✅ Flat Face
Title: Watery Eyes in Cats: When Epiphora Signals a Blocked Tear Duct When blocked
Diagram: Eye → puncta → duct → nose. Text: Tears drain through a tiny tube into the nose. When blocked? Tears spill over the eyelid.
Has your cat developed a constant "tear stain" down their face, even when they seem perfectly happy? While a little eye discharge is common, persistent wetness beneath the eyes—especially if it’s reddish-brown or thick—could point to a condition called Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (NLDO) .