Cat Tear Duct -

For congenital imperforate puncta, a minor surgery is performed to open the membrane covering the punctum. For severe strictures (narrowing) of the duct, a silicone catheter may be threaded through the system and left in place for 2-3 weeks to maintain patency while the tissue heals.

Small seeds, dust, or thickened mucus can physically plug the duct. cat tear duct

Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds like Persians and Himalayans are highly prone to blockages because their skull shape can kink or compress the drainage system. For congenital imperforate puncta, a minor surgery is