How should I take care of my kitten's eye infection?
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!
Kitten With Eye Infection?
Please listen to me very carefully, I have been in your shoes and if you don’t act quickly, your cat may lose its eye. A year ago, a kitten I found and decided to keep had a mild eye infection. I thought nothing of it, thought it was maybe an irritation from living on the street, and left it alone. Two days later, his eye was swollen closed and seeping pus whenever I managed to open it. The vet thought he had a mild irritation as well, and gave us some medication and sent us on our way. It kept getting worse. We found out that he had a small hernia on his eye, was given some different medication, and again, sent on our way. Two days later, he was still not showing any signs of improvement. I was holding him in the kitchen, and my mother had come over to help me put the medication on, and suddenly Diesel (the kitten) started screaming, digging his claws into me, and trying to get away. He is one of the mellowest cats I have ever met, so I immediately know something was wrong. I turned him around, and blood was dripping down his face. His eye had ruptured. Long story short, 12 different kinds of medications and 3,500 dollars worth of vet bills later, we were able to save most of his eye (though he can't see out of it) and he is a happy, normal cat again. I don't mean to scare you with this; I am just trying to let you know the gravity of the situation and what happened with my own cat. I am begging you for your kitten's sake; get to the vet immediately. Even if you don't think it is a big deal, have it checked out and thoroughly. Don't let the vet blow it off. Have the vet check for any abrasions on the eye. If that had been done quickly enough for my cat, he'd still have both eyes intact. If you can’t afford the vet treatment, please re-home your kitten with someone who can, or find a vet willing to work out a payment plan or something. But your kitten needs to see a vet pronto. As in first thing in the morning. Please, please get your kitten to the vet. Good luck.
How do I care for a kitten with an eye infection?
You don't mention the kittens age, but, odds are, she can probably take care of herself, for the most part, as you deal with your eye infection. You will need to provide food, water and scoop the box, but those tasks can be accomplished with minimal vision acuity. Your eyes may often water or tear. You may notice a small amount of white or creamy drainage at times. If you have no pain or other symptoms, home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital cellulitis) or the lacrimal sacs (dacryocystitis). Any signs of infection along with a change in your vision or other symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor.Infection can develop in the eye from irritation, such as getting a small amount of a chemical in the eye. Infection can also occur after a minor eye injury or a small scratch on the cornea. If untreated, some types of eye infections can damage the eye very quickly.Infections can be more severe in people who wear contact lenses. If you think you may have an eye infection, remove your contacts and wear your glasses.Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (shingles) affects the nerves of the eye and can cause symptoms, such as swelling, pain, and drainage, similar to an eye infection.If the eye has been injured—scratched, cut, punctured, or burned—a current tetanus shot is recommended.You should definitely get your eyes Rajeev care of. You won't want to miss kitty, she's super cute at this age.
What is the treatment for eye infections in kittens?
The treatment for eye conditions depends on the symptoms i.e. allergies, injury, infection. Some kittens can have too much damage since they are so young and can lose the eye. Most kittens, although, can safely be treated with erythromycin or terramycin eye ointments/suspensions. The only concern is if there is an ulcer or abrasion to the eye, you want to be aware and not use something with a steroid component in it. We have worked with numerous kittens over the years with the local cat rescues and they are experts in working with minimal resources.
If a kitten is infected, can he pass the infection to her momma?
It depends on what he is infected with. If it a disease that his mother has had or been vaccinated for, she will have immunity. That immunity is transferred passively to the kittens, but the fact that they are young and vulnerable might still make them targets for the disease.With bacterial infections, yes, that can be passed to everyone. Something like Strep, H.Flu, they all are transmitted by contact and proximity. Which points to another fact, that the mother has probably already been introduced to the bacteria and either is harboring it herself or has had the disease and cleared it. When I do foster kittens, I keep antibiotic like Clavamox on hand. I sold the drug for GSK for 8 years, know its spectrum and side effects. Also, with illness - if they have puss filled eyes, or a snotty nose with yellow or green. that indicates a bacterial infection. On the farm, we would put Termycin in the cat's milk to get them treated for bacterial infections. It worked well. When some of these infections get deep-seated (for example if they are in lung tissue, the antibiotic may not reach high enough tissue levels in the lung to kill the bacteria.)I hope that you act on this illness quickly. With animals that are slight & small, a bacterial infection is easily deadly, because they can get diarrhea and dehydrate and die. The kitten is much more vulnerable than the mother. If you can't do the right thing, take them to a rescue that will help them.
Can I use neosporin on my kittens eyes for infection?
NO! CALL A VET, IT IS FREE! If there is anything you can do from home, they will tell you. Neosporin is a disinfectant for cuts, not an antibiotic to cure infections. I would still call a vet before using it. It is NOT for eyes! It probably says it on the tube. Even if it is near the eyes, the cat will rub it. Your cat will need antibiotics unless you want it to go blind. If it isn't bacterial, antibiotics will do nothing anyways. You need a vet to determine what kind of an infection it is. DON'T TREAT It ON YOUR OWN! You could cause an even worse drug resistant infection to form.
Will a barn kitten live if it has an eye infection?
Many cats have eye infections when they are little. It will clear up with your love and a little care. Keep feeding the kitty and provide a warm place and a litter box for it. If you can afford a visit to a veterinarian that would be an important move. But under no circumstances should you kill this cat because of an eye infection. It will clear up. At 6-7-8 weeks a cat is well on the way to taking care of itself in a home environment. Keep it indoors with a litter box. As soon as you can, take the kitty to a vet for a checkup and flea/worm medicine. That little gal will be your best friend for the rest of her life.
Kitten just got spayed, came home with eye infection?! 10 points best answer!?
Just wanted to add - the "skin" thing you are seeing is very likely her third eyelid. Cats and dogs have an extra eyelid that is white in colour that comes up from the bottom corner of the eye. This eyelid is only seen when the eye is irritated, the pet is sick or sometimes when they're sleepy. Just didn't want you to be concerned about it, it will go back down when the infection clears. Also, during surgery the cats eyes remain open which makes them more likely to dry out and more susceptible to problems. We usually lubricate the eyes before and after surgery with artificial tears to prevent problems. Its difficult to know how or why she got an eye infection but these things can happen. If you don't trust your Veterinarian (or the staff) then you're better off switching to another place. Where I work, we're very upfront about anything that may have happened where the fault lies with us (all humans make mistakes) and obviously would not charge for something that we may have caused. I'd like to think that your Vet has the same ethics.
My kitten has an eye infection, can i use boric acid to clean it ????
Try cleaning the eye with warm water, then keep checking that eye and if it dosen't improve, seek out a vet.