Uveitis in cats
Overview
Symptoms
Risk
Are there any human health concerns to consider?
Diagnosis
Vet treatment
Home treatment
Prevention
When to worry
Uveitis in cats
Uveitis is a common eye condition in cats and, if left untreated, can lead to pain and blindness. Cats that are squinting should have their eyes checked by a vet. All breeds are at risk of developing uveitis.
Uveitis is inflammation of the middle area of the eye (uvea), which includes certain tissues within the eye. Depending on the affected tissues, this condition can be called anterior uveitis, posterior uveitis, or panuveitis. Uveitis in cats is often associated with an underlying systemic disease.
What is uveitis in cats? >What is uveitis in cats? [OverviewWhat are the signs of uveitis in cats? >What are the signs of uveitis in cats? [SymptomsAre some cats more at risk of uveitis? >Are some cats more at risk of uveitis? [RiskAre there any human health concerns to consider?
Are some cats more at risk of uveitis? >Are some cats more at risk of uveitis? [RiskAre there any human health concerns to consider?
Uveitis does not pose a risk to humans, but certain infectious causes of uveitis may be contagious to humans (zoonotic).
These can include bartonellosis, toxoplasmosis and others.
Talk with your healthcare provider if your pet is diagnosed with a zoonotic condition.
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When do you need to worry about your cat with uveitis? >When do you need to worry about your cat with uveitis? [When to worry
