This procedure requires the cat to be anesthetized ... Kittens born without a patent (open) tear duct can benefit from having ...

Although epiphora can be due to either excessive tear production ... in patency of the duct, it may be necessary to place the cannula through the bony lacrimal foramen; this procedure should ...

If the tear duct does not open on its own or with this massage, a procedure called a probing may be performed. It's often requires being under general anesthesia. It is very effective at opening ...