Cat | Tear Duct Blocked

Feline herpesvirus can cause severe inflammation and scarring that permanently narrows the duct.

Some cats are born without an opening at the end of the duct (imperforate puncta). cat tear duct blocked

Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds like Persians and Himalayans often have "kinked" or compressed ducts due to their facial structure. cat tear duct blocked