My kitten is only two weeks old. Just yesterday I noticed that one eyes is open, and the other is closed. They were both open completely three days ago, though. Could it have been scratched in the eye by one of his brothers', or did it just close because he's not used to the light yet?
2007-09-21 11:05:56 · 11 answers · asked by No Name 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
UPDATE: I think it possibly could be an infection, because when I dabbed it's eyes with a wet Q-tip it opened again, but later closed and it seems like his eyes get stuck together like glue. Could it be an infection? Should I take him to a vet?
2007-09-21 11:11:02 · update #1
that is fine
its like the way that you can have one foot bigger than the other
one has opened and the other hasnt nbd (no big deal)
you might want to ask a vet if it hasnt opened in a week
even if it is scratch it will fix itself rather quickly because of how young it is
2007-09-21 11:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Whispkin B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had similar problems with kittens. Your choices are limited to 2 options. First option is to go to the vet. The second is to mix 1 cup of luke warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and bathe the eye with a cotton ball. Be gentle! Remember that you're a bizzillion times bigger than the kitten. The saline solution will not harm the kitten as it washes itself or the mother cleans it. But, DO NOT use a bottled saline solution sold for contact lens wearers, too many other chemicals! And, remember that ignoring the issue will not make it go away.
2007-09-21 11:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by queendiva8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be an eye infection ,which is very serious and dangerous . im not trying to scare u , but it starts with the eyes closed,then it will start gettin liquids outta it, then later on ud see it blind . u must take it to the vet ,a fast medical help will make it better than before ,so dont take it so easy
good luck and hope he gets better
2007-09-21 11:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by the L eagle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should take him to a vet - you should always take an animal to a vet if you're worried!
Keep in mind that eye problem may be symptomatic over other respiratory/sinal problems and this is likely to spread to the rest of the litter.
Chalice
2007-09-21 11:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably conjunctivitis (pink eye). You will be able to tell by the sticky stuff around the eye and even a cloudiness in the eye. You should take her to the vet to get some medicine,. My kitten would get this often.
2007-09-21 11:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by ADG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is totally normal. The eyes will open and close for the next couple of weeks. If one gets a little irritated, it'll close till it's healed. Don't worry.
2007-09-21 11:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may have a scratch, conjuctivitis or feline herpes (which you cannot get). Any injury of the eye is considered an emergency and should be checked out ASAP.
2007-09-21 11:10:42 · answer #7 · answered by turtlesoup22 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think it could be an infection.i don't think cats just open one eye when they're 2 weeks old.Please take it to the vet's.
2007-09-21 11:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the kitten examined by a vet.
2007-09-21 11:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it could be cat flu... you should toke the kitten to the vet straight away because it can be fatal for cats
2007-09-21 12:03:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋