More recently, it was believed that in animals the blinking eyelid (the so-called third) is a vestigial organ that does not perform any function. But recent studies in the field of ophthalmology of animals (cats in particular) have proved that a blinking eyelid is necessary for keeping the eye surface in a healthy state. The eyelid, when blinking on the surface of the eyeball, removes particles of dust on it, distributes the teardrop evenly over its entire surface and protects the cornea from trauma. Therefore, any inflammation of the internal (identical terms - the blinking, third) century in a cat can cause serious problems with vision.
Treatment of the third century in cats
If a cat has a third eyelid (it is more correct to say that there is obvious inflammation or loss), first of all, the cause of this phenomenon should be established. And the reasons for the deviations from the normal functioning of the third century in cats can be very different. The most common reason for the disappearance of the blinking eyelid is the presence in the eye of the stimulus (for example, foreign body entry) or the violation of the cornea of the eye. Often inflammation of the third eyelid in cats is observed in eye diseases, for example, with conjunctivitis . Affect the condition of the inner eyelid and the disease of the viral etiology and even a disorder in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. But, anyway, to treat any changes in the third century in cats , and even more so if the disease is accompanied by loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, you should go to the veterinary clinic. Only a veterinarian, having analyzed all the symptoms, can prescribe a course of necessary treatment. By the way, the cause of loss of the third century, which does not require medical intervention, may be overexertion of the animal (for example, with generic attempts). Usually, if the cat's health in general does not cause anxiety, the condition of the inner eyelid in this case is normalized without medical intervention.