Blocked tear duct

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Hello there. A while ago, my vet diagnosed my cat with a blocked tear duct after her eye kept watering. My question is, does the discharge come in "bouts"? Or is it more of a constant thing? I've just been away on holiday for 3 weeks and had her looked after, and her eye didn't run once during that time. I've been back for a week now and her eye is running again... I'm not exactly a clean freak, but the house is kept tidy. Does anyone have any more information on this?

Thanks in advance.

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    • Jbilna
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    - Acana Wild Prairie (dry food)

    - Carny Kitten (wet food)

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    Hi, I’ve actually noticed that there are periods when the weeping seems more significant, as if the tear duct isn't completely blocked but gets more clogged up at certain times. Much to my surprise—since I’d never made the connection before—I agree with @Jbilna: since we switched to mixed feeding (wet and dry food) about a year ago, things have really improved, even if we did notice a bit of a gunky eye on our little girl last night. But between summer 2017 (grain-inclusive food) where her eyes were constantly mucky, and summer 2018 (grain-free food), there’s really no contest; there was hardly any visible discharge in 2018. I don’t know if it’s just a coincidence, but I’ve found the same thing. @Jblina: If you don’t mind me asking, which brand(s) do you use? Do you go for mixed feeding too?
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    Jbilna
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    Hi everyone, We have a cat with a blocked tear duct. But the surprising thing is, since we switched his dry food (he’s now on grain-free), everything's fine! And that’s after he’s had a runny eye for two whole years!! Best wishes
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