2006-10-27 14:29:44 · 12 answers · asked by KC 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
So it's probably a ringworm? Can this spread easily to other kittens or humans?
2006-10-27 14:32:56 · update #1
It could be a mild infection, easily treatable. Gently wash it with warm water.. and please, wash your hands every time you touch this little guy. It can spread to the other animals, and perhaps even you.
It could be something worse, in which case, the above still applies.
Take your little darlin' to the vet asap, and have the other animals checked out as well, if the vet deems it necessary.
Good luck to you!
2006-10-27 14:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by sassy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The vet is the best answer. But if you absolutely cannot afford it use a cotton ball soaked in a little hydrogen peroxide several times a day. It sounds like the poor baby has a cold in the eye. Keep him away from the other kittens as it is VERY contagious and can cause blindness if not treated. The vet will probably give you some ophthalmic ointment to put in and on the little guys eye.
2006-10-27 14:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by CatLady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the area that is red puffy? the fact that he has trouble opening it means the eye is either draining or festering.
If you have a cotton ball put some warm water on it and lightly compress it on the eye, this will loosten up the crust and help drain the eye.
What you are probably dealing with is an eye infection, call your vets office and see if he will dispense a tube of TERRAMYCIN eye ointment. this is an antibacterial ointment made for kitties eyes to help get rid of the infection.
If the kitten is indoors there is probably no reason to be concern with conjunctivitis ( pink eye).
2006-10-27 14:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first I would take it to the vet if you haven't already and then see what they say because I am not for sure what could be wrong with it.
It could be a ringworm and it could go to other pets and humans so get it to the vet asap.
Well Good Luck on finding out what it is.
2006-10-27 14:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by bootsy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's part of the inner eyelid, it's most likely conjunctivitis, a minor infection. A common occurence with some cats, and not expensive or difficult to treat, but you need to see a vet ASAP to get the necessary medication.
2006-10-27 14:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by brooklyncpl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like an infection of some sort...she needs to see the vet asap she is suffering im sure its painful to her...please take her and get some antibiotic drops for her eyes dont use human medication on her the vet has what you need im sure it wont be over $10
2006-10-27 15:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kitten had the same thing.. is there any gunk coming out of it if so it may have scratched it's eye or maybe it has litter in it. the best thing to do is wash it out gnetly with warm water and a washrag.
2006-10-27 14:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by lorda_kirya 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm. Get it to a vet ASAP.
2006-10-27 14:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by infernal_seamonkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. Good thing cats are so cheap.
2006-10-27 14:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jon M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Carry ur pet to the vet if u have concerns.
2006-10-27 14:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by crazee_gabby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋