Measurement of Tear Production In Van Cats with The Phenol Red Thread Test

The aim of this study is to determine normal tear secretion levels in healthy Van cats by PRT test and investigate the relationship between level gender age. Twenty adult cats, who were brought clinic found be after examination, included study. These tested without use any medicine. took part experiment ranged age from two five years, with a mean 3.25± 1.07. There 12 female 8 male group. Commercial kits utilized for testing. value cat was determined as 12.3±1.895 (9-18) mm/15 sec. Males had 11.875±1.246 (10-13) females 12.583±2.234 no statistically significant difference males group increased (p>0.05). In conclusion, findings can used reference values diagnosis eye diseases affecting production ability cats.