What could be the reason?
2006-09-30 18:04:50 · 8 answers · asked by vanezz 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The kitten could have something as simple as a hair in its eye or something like an eye infection. Persian Cats are prone to eye and sinus problems due to the fact that they have been so over breed to have that squished face look. You can try taking a warm cotton ball and start from the outer edge of the eye and wiping down towards the nose if it is a hair it will come out and clear up in a couple of days. But if it doesn't that means it will have to go to your local vet for drops to clear up the infection and with a persian it will probably be a life long problem.
2006-10-01 02:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by poohbear1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if there's eye goop or not. If there is I would get the kitten to the vet to make sure it's nothing serious. Otherwise, depending on the age of the kitten it could be because they can't see properly yet as their eyesight is still developing. It's also a sign of affection among cats - we squint at our cats & they often squint back.
2006-09-30 18:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by shirazzza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the extreme features of their face, Persians require extra care for their eyes and are more succeptible to eye infections, particularly kittens who tend to be getting into things alot.
You should wipe their eyes at least once daily with a cotton ball and clean, warm water. There are also very good eye cleaning solutions available through vets or pet supply stores.
Watch for signs of colored discharge (yellow or greenish) and swelling of the inner lid (conjucti?) Tearing (clear) is normal. Also, a natural bacteria in the tears cause them to turn a brownish red (often referred to as blood tears, however, harmless) However, when you see a colored, puss-like discharge, this should be reported to your vet as it indicates possible conjunctivitis (a common eye infection) or some other type of infection. Usually an antibacerial eye ointment is given and the infection is gone within days.
As I said earlier, if there is no abnormal discharge or swelling, and her eyes are clean, nothing to worry about, maybe she was just "day dreaming". (note, discharge from an infection can harden into a crusty substance that sticks the lids together, and holds in the infection...in this case, the wet cotton balls will help clean it away and allow it to drain...and definately call your vet)
2006-10-01 01:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by mousiebytes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet now. If he's respiratory by way of his mouth he's in worry. The fool who stated Vick's vapor rub would desire to be banned from "pets>cats" continuously. PLEASE get some genuine help on your kitten asap! A kitten who has already been clinically determined with a URI and given drugs for comparable would be dealt with with a vaporizer, yet till the medicine has been prescribed/given, a vaporizer isn't adequate. PLEASE take the infant to the vet asap.
2016-10-18 07:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your kittens have any discharge coming out of it's eye? If so he or she could have and infection.
2006-09-30 18:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like cuteness to me. I don't believe that is a physical ailment. I think it's simply experimenting with the world around it, and it's sense windows to it. It's young.
2006-09-30 18:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kitten is smiling at you.
2006-09-30 19:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by noice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bet u have florescent lighting
or you have hier than 60 wat bulbs
cats r more nite creachers
its probly to bright 4 the kiten
2006-09-30 18:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by fragle2c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋