How should I take care of my kitten's eye infection?

Question

I recently found a kitten in my backyard--he appears to have an eye infection, there is pus behind this creepy looking crust over his eyes. Sometimes he pulls it off and he can see for a little bit, but it always comes back.
I just started rubbing his eyes gently with a damp, warm cotton ball. Will this work if I continue?

P.S. I don't need a bunch of "answers" saying "You shouldn't have taken in that kitten!", I need real answers to help this poor kitten.

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I forgot to add that I really can't say that it's my kitten, as my dad says he might take it to the pound on Monday.

My mom doesn't think she'll take it to the vet, and I really don't know what to do anymore.
Thank you for the suggestions--I just really don't know if I can get the poor thing to the vet.
I'll try to persuade my mom, but I dunno if it'll work. =(

Will they take care of its infection at the pound?

Answer 1

My cat had an eye infection so we called the vet to see what we could do about it since we didn't have enough money to buy their medicine. She told us to wipe away and crusty stuff first (doing it gently) and then to use Triple antibiotic ointment by Equate (that's what I showed her that I had and she said that was perfect). Just be careful when putting it in their eyes so that you don't scratch them. She said that it has the exact same ingredients as Vetropolycin (what our vet first prescribed). I was still scared to use it even after she said it was okay, so I looked it up and she was right. Here is information on Vetropolycin: http://www.pharmadermah.com/pr_vetropolyoint.html

If you look at the ingredients for Equate Triple antibiotic ointment, you will see the same thing!

Answer 2

ok I have 7 cats that i have rescued and it is normal to have a cold in the eye, This is what I do I get a warm CLEAN cloth and hold it on the kittens eye for about 2 minutes and evry ten minutes for a hour.. I know that vets are closed right now were i am .... But make sure you call the vet on there next open day and schedule a appointment for this kitty to get all checked out, you are a wonderful person for saving an animals life hun... Make sure you put that warm cloth on there ok.. Do it at least every ten minutes for 2 minutes for about a hour but when that **** is on the cats eye after that wipe it off.. If you have vasoline put a little bit on the kittens eye ... If you have any ???s please send me a email
Jaimie

Answer 3

Ok, I rescue cats and have a lot of experience with eye infections.
Do not WIPE the eyes, you can dab the warm cloth on them, but don't rub because it hurts them. Then you need to get some triple antibiotic like Equate or Neosporin, but NOT the one with the pain reliever...that is very important to remember becauset that could blind the kitty...but get the triple anitbiotic ointment and put a little bit of that in their eyes. Do not put vaseline in them or anything else..no eyedrops nothing. It isn't safe.
Put the triple antibiotic ointment in there at least twice a day for about three or four days....
Just a side note though.....Some kitties have a cold and that is simple to help, but some other kitties have diseases that need medication from the vet. I have dealt with coccidia and they have eye infections from that...along with diareah....

Either way...please take the kitty to the vet because a shelter most likely will put it to sleep instead of treating it....unless it is a rescue shelter...
If you have anymore questions please message me.:)

Answer 4

If your parents won't take responsibility for this kitten it is best that it go to the pound. If it is possible to treat it they can help find it a good home.

What you are doing is just fine for now. Probably only antibiotic will help with the infection and you must not use anything you have around the house on the kitten. Only a qualified person can truly treat the kitten.

Just love it and keep it safe with you.

Answer 5

Warm compresses are good,but you need to do them several times a day. Try to keep the kitten from messing
with the eye. Another thing call a vet in your area and ask
for advice on the matter. If you have to take it to the pound,yes they will take care of the infection. I hope i helped you out a bit

Answer 6

My mom has had a lot of kittens out on the farm. When one of them get an eye infection she took a tea bag ran warm water over it then wiped from the inside eye out. Now it usually works but there has been sometimes that it didn't. Good Luck, Becky

Answer 7

The best answer is: take the little kitten to your vet for treatment. Eyes are extremeley delicate and sensitive and need to be treated properly and with the correct medication, using the wrong one can result in permanent damage. In the meantime, I would moisten a soft cotton ball with wam water and gently try to clean the eye area. Good Luck.

Answer 8

Easy to say take it to a vet with this being Sat night and tomorrow sunday. You are doing well with the warm cotton ball moistened. You also need to see if you have any vaseline for imbetween the wet wiping. It will help alot with the crusting. Sounds like your cat has a feline case of pink eye. Be CAREFUL and wash your hand REGULARY with anibacterial soap when handling the cat. You are sweet for taking care of it. It may also just be a scratch on the eyeball and will heal.....GOOD LUCK (very lucky kitty to have found you)

Answer 9

You don't know what type of bacteria the infection is. The vet will be able to take a sample and look under the microscope to see what it is.

If you want to keep this cat as your pet, it is your responsibility to give it the care he needs.

The vet will be able to treat the infection effectively. Otherwise, the infection could get worse and blind your cat.

Answer 10

You need to take the kitten to the VET to see what is causing the weepy eyes. It could be cat flu or something else - but the fact that there is puss is a red flag.