My cat has black eye boogers. Is this normal and how do I clean them?

As long as it is black or clear and not green or yellow, this is considered to be a normal weepy eye. This can be caused by a slight increase in tear production and should be wiped clean with a warm wet cloth daily or as needed to prevent further irritation of the skin due to build up. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and take care of your cat Annie moving forward.

Clear eye discharge is not uncommon. I would not be worried about this unless the discharge turns yellow or green which would indicate an infection. You can use saline solution or a commercial eye wash to rinse the eyes out daily if he will let you. Otherwise just wiping the discharge away when you see it is fine. I would use a cotton ball soaked in warm water to wipe the eyes and not a Q-tip. They also have pre-made eye wipes for cats if you would rather use that. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-cat-eye-wipes ) ( https://www.petco.com/category/cat/cat-health-and-wellness/cat-ear-and-eye-care ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

You may be seeing dried tears which will sometimes appear dark in color especially in a white cat. If PK is not squinting, and you are not seeing red eyes or excessive discharge what you are seeing is likely normal. However, in some cases eye discharge can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection. It's hard to say for sure if the debris you are seeing in PK is normal without doing an examination on him. If you can take a picture and submit it that may also be helpful. If PK develops any signs of respiratory illness (continued eye discharge, sneezing, lethargy, or changes in appetite) then he should be examined by a veterinarian. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Yes, that is pretty normal for this breed. You will have to wipe them 2-3 times per day to avoid a lot of build-up. I would suggest using these wipes: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-cat-eye-wipes )

What a cute kitten! We can sometimes see tears from the eye turn a blackish color if they accumulate on the face and dry, they become oxidized and turn dark or rust colored. I would recommend wiping around your kitty's eyes with a warm wet washcloth a few times away to clean off any excess tears/discharge. If you notice any redness to the eyes, discharge that starts to look green or yellow, sneezing/coughing, lethargy or decreased appetite, then I would recommend bringing Mango into the vet for an examination.

Persians have very flat faces, and eye tearing and improper tear drainage due to their face structure. Bacteria causes the discharge to become rust-brown and can stain the face of white or light colored cats. You should clean Simba's face daily to prevent this from happening. You can eye use wipes, sold in pet stores, to keep them free of tears and the build up. You can also use a slightly damp cotton ball one to two times daily to wipe the area around the eyes, removing any dried, crusty tears that have formed overnight. Also have him checked out by a vet to make sure he doesn't have an eye infection, as that can also be cause of excessive eye discharge. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Persians and Himalayan’s can sometimes have a rusty brown eye discharge that looks like blood but isn’t. This may be the same with Aegean cats. Some possible causes of the chronic eye discharge could be viral infections such as a chronic feline herpes viral infection for which VetriScience Lysine immune system supplements may help. Changing the litter to a dust free litter often helps as well. If the discharge is thick and Charlie’s eyes are sometime squinty, a visit to your vet for a fluorescein stain to rule out a corneal ulcer and topical ophthalmic antibiotic drops may be indicated. In the meantime wiping the discharge away with hypoallergenic sensitive skin baby wipes or warm water soaked clean tissues is recommended to keep the discharge from building up and causing dermatitis or raw skin around the eyes. Good luck!