New Kitten with an eye problem?

Question

I just adopted a kitten who is six to eight weeks old and was born feral.
He is quite debilated with a touch of pnuemonia and is underweight.He has an eye problem that the vet is not sure if it is just an infection or what. She gave me eye drops to give him three times a day, and it looks to be on the mend,but is very swollen, red and crusts over easily.
I have been bathing the sore eye with disposable cotton pads and warm water to wash away the crustyness and help ease the pain.
My question is...does anyone have any suggestions to further ease this sore eye problem?
He is on amoxicilian (two doses a day), and just had his first vet visit complete with baby shots.
He is eatting very well, drinking well and using the litter box ffrom day one too!
Thank you for any advice you can give me to help him.
PS He will be getting neutered as soon as the Vet says he can, and even though he is a total indoor Kitty, he will NOT be de clawed because I think that declawing is evil.

David, you are reported .

John You need to reread my question.Obviously you did not get that I was seeking input from other cat owners.
Vets are cool and I really like mine, but, other cat lovers should be respected for the fountain of knowledge they posess too.
A degree does not mean you know EVERYTHING!

Dubby is reported too
Gads what nasty people there are on the web!

Answer 1

First of all, "The Loveable King David," how the hell is that supposed to be helpful or supportive?

As for the kitten, I'd say watch that the eye doesn't get worse and just follow the instructions that the vet gave you. They usually know what they are talking about. Also make sure that you put the medication on the eye only after cleaning it to ensure that no bacteria is present.

And by the way, I agree with you about the declawing ;)

Answer 2

Just keep doing what you are doing. The warm water will feel good to the kitten. Congratulations on the litter training.

I understand your feelings about the declawing. You can get nail caps that will cover the sharp nails without declawing.

Scratching Post

Kittens need a place to scratch and sharpen their claws. This is such a strong instinct and so necessary for normal development, that unless there is a satisfactory alternative, no amount of scolding will keep your furniture from being torn apart. Buy or make a good scratching post. Old carpeting tacked to any sturdy object will do just fine. From your kitten's viewpoint, a more satisfactory scratching post can be made by tacking coarse burlap material over cotton padding. As he tears and rips this apart, your kitten will gain a warm feeling of accomplishment, and you will have the pleasure of periodically replacing the burlap.

Learning to use the scratching post

Along with the scratching instinct comes a need for occasional correction. If kitty is tearing the couch apart, and you have already provided a satisfactory substitute, gentle discipline is in order. Usually a sharp "no" will do. (A gentle "good kitty" is helpful when your kitten is using his scratching post.)

Discouraging bad behavior

When "no" doesn't work, the best alternative is a squirt bottle. Chasing your kitten, spanking, or throwing things may eventually accomplish your goal, but does not promote the warm kitty-person relationship you would like to encourage. Instead, get a spray bottle like those sold for misting house plants. When you adjust it to a single stream, you can probably get pretty good distance and accuracy. Now, when kitten is scratching at the couch, a sudden jet of water provides immediate and effective discouragement without being associated directly with you. You may need to get three or four sprayers and keep them in strategic locations throughout the house.

Answer 3

Sounds like you're doing a great job! Just keep him comfy and give lots of love. Make sure he isn't rubbing or scatching his eye. If so, he may need a surgical collar for a few days. He might not feel much like playing now, so just let him have a quiet environment for now. Keep up the good work and soon you'll have a healthy, happy kitty on your hands! Good luck. This kitty is lucky to have someone who will care for him so well. Yea for not declawing!

Answer 4

I had a kitten with same problem..I would say to just keep him on Med,and keep putting warm towel on eye..This will also help draw out infection,and yes the crusty junk also..I agree also,i have 2 cats..I would love to save my furniture but De-Clawing Never.....Here's a Tip also for a Cat that likes to claw on Furniture..Buy some double sided tape( Sticky on both sides)and apply to corners of furniture,etc...Was given this advise from a Pet Shop owner..Does help..

Answer 5

go to the drug store and get baciltracin zinc ointment. smallest tube
clean hands
squezze little

like a small pin head size

put in kitty's eye

hold so kitty do not rub out
do this twice a day and you will see result in a day or two.

keep eye clean
use warm water on clean cloth to clean eye

then wash that cloth and use a fresh one next time..

should clear up in about 5 days

Answer 6

There is a condition that cats can get called kitty herpes virus. It effects the eyes making them runny and gooey. I have one cat who has this. He got it while he was in the animal shelter. It is very contagous although my other cat did not get it. You should take your kitty to the vet and let them determine what the condition is. This does not go away, but sometimes it is better than other times. There are drops and creams the vet can give you. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

wow we just found a little kitten too it also has a eye problem its eye is closed i been washing it out with warm water also. i called the vet he told me too wash it out with boric acid and warm water. shes about 6 weeks also im keeping her inside too till shes old enough too go in and out on her own . we have another cat hes 17 years old hes in door out door too so i guess she can learn from him. but i agree with you on the declawing it is painful and very cruel i wouldnt wish that on no cat! good luck with you new kitty.

Answer 8

sounds like he has an infection in or around his eye, I would suggest using a little meomycin around his eye, it will help soften the crusts, and if he has an infection like I think, it will help heal it, ask your vet for some, or get some at the drug store, but do not, but it directly on his eyeball, just around the edges,

Answer 9

Its called conjuctivitis. or at least that is what a cat i had once had. It is normal in kittens, it just takes time to get rid off, there is really nothing you can do but give it the drops prescribed to it...

Answer 10

my cat had this like 10 years ago
put a little milk in it and leave it alone it works let it get crusty
thats like a scab to protect the eye whileits healling