omg so my neighbor brought us 3 kittens from under there house possibly 5 weeks and they have mejoooor fleas and dirt ...how do i get rid of that [i kno i cant use flea med.]
and second the female kittens eyes have puss comeing out of them ....whats that mean???
2007-10-15 16:19:55 · 9 answers · asked by Hanna K 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It sounds like an eye infection. It is common, but you need to take them to the vet. He can give you antibiotics for the eye, and treat them for fleas. I would NOT give them anything for the fleas over the counter! They are too young for anything sold in stores. Sorry
2007-10-15 16:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take these kittens to a vet asap. The fleas can be treated with Frontline spray, which is safe and effective for use on pups and kittens from 2 days of age - about the only product that is.
The pus coming from the eyes is bad news however - it's very likely to be a dangerous virus rather than just an eye infection. The kittens are young and should not be away from their mother yet - at this age and in this condition, they're unlikely to survive without medical intervention.
Chalice
2007-10-18 11:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When "goop" comes out of a cats eyes, it may be due to an upper respiratory infection, or a cold. Use a warm, wet wash cloth or paper towel to remove the discharge. All the kittens will need antibiotics from a vet... and also possible worming shots, most wild kittens have worms--it's normal.
For the fleas,s ee if you can use a flea comb and kill the fleas in alchohol or warm water (so as not to burn the kittens' skin). The fleas will suck a lot of blood out if not removed and that causes anemia so they must be dealt with.
The vet will give you more information. Good luck!
2007-10-16 05:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by rangerbaldwin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the fleas try to bathe them in a very lukewarm bath with some Dawn dish soap, it is very mild and safe on kittens. Get a flea comb from the store it should only be a few dollars and brush their fur once it is dry.
If they have puss coming out of their eyes they are sick and need a vet. Get them to the vet and have them examined. If you can't afford it then drop the cats off at a rescue or shelter. They need to be taken care of.
2007-10-15 16:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bathe them in warm water in a flea shampoo for kittens Check you local pet store , as for the puss coming from the eyes you need to take them to the vet and until you have them checked and given there shots you should keep them away from your other animals.
2007-10-15 16:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wipe w/a warm soft wet cloth around those eyes...try to keep tear duct clear so they can secrete as needed.......if stuff is green it's prob. infected & needs to go to a vet....you can use flea stuff but dilute it down to about 1/3 strength and just rub a little around their necks to help keep the fleas away from ears & eyes...no baths yet...good healthy food, lot's of love & warm beds will go a long way to their survival.
2007-10-15 19:10:33 · answer #6 · answered by evemarkra 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring the kittens to the vet
2007-10-15 16:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by ♥less 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eye infection Kitty's need eye antibiotics from vet fairly common occurrence for out door birth
2007-10-15 17:59:57 · answer #8 · answered by goat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it to a bath! maybe the flea have gone away after the bath!
2007-10-15 16:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋