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FooFightersFan asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

I need help with a kitten problem?

I have a cute orange kitten, about 3 weeks old. No I did not find him, he was born right here in my bedroom along with 6 brothers and sisters. For the past couple of days, I've noticed some crust(?) on his eyes and when he falls asleep and wakes back up his eyes are hard to open because they are stuck.

I tried taking him to the vet yesterday, but when I finally got there, they were closed. Well, today is Sunday, they're closed. I need to know if they're is anything I can do to help him until Tuesday or Wednesday, for I'm very worried about a possible eye infection.

Please don't tell me to spay my cat. I already have that planned once she weans them.

Thanks in advance!

Update:

I forgot to mention that there is nothing coming out of his eyes. It's just crusty.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Use a warm cloth to wash her eyes of the crust until you can get her to a vet.

    I had a similar problem and there was something wrong with the mucous ducts meaning mucous was seeping out of the eyes, nose and mouth.

    so as soon as you can take her in

  • ?
    1 decade ago

    take a q-tip and try wiping the eyes. sometimes it goes away.....

    ~"Sometimes kittens will develop crusted and matted eyes. Often this occurs in newly born kitten because the eyes are becoming used to seeing. Then again, this may be the result of a bacteria or viral infection. It's important to get the kitten to a veterinarian to determine the cause of the crusted and matted eyes. However, in order to help the kitten find relief from the discomfort there is a home remedy that may work before the actual appointment with the veterinarian. "

    "Use a clean and warm cloth to gently wipe the crust from the kitten's eyes. Be sure it is only gunk of some sort that is matted around the eye or in the corners, and not foreign objects. Rinse the cloth repeatedly with warm water and wring out before wiping the eyes again. Be sure there is no soap or chemical on the cloth that may sting the eye or cause damage. Sometimes holding the warm compress onto the eyes for a few minutes may help loosen the crust and hopefully make it easier to wipe away. The warm compress may also be soothing to the discomfort the kitten is feeling. "

    Source(s): http://www.ehow.com/way_5611479_home-kitten-cruste...
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    He probably has an eye infection. Upper respiratory and eye infections are a bit more serious for the young 'uns, because their immune systems aren't quite up to par yet. Use a warm moist rag and wipe the gunk away when you see it and make sure he eats well. Make an appointment with your vet and be sure to tell her/him all his symptoms. Good luck!

    Source(s): Former vet tech
  • hey hey hey (;
    1 decade ago

    wash his eyes out with a warm soft cloth.. it probably is a little eye infection but nothing to worry about the vet will surely give you something that will make him feel much better. Hope this helps=]]

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Alright very morning you should get a wet rag and wet her eyes a little.

    your kitteh will get better,i promise(:

  • La Vie Boheme
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Crusty means infection. It's pretty contagious so be aware that they might all have to be treated

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    aww its an infection

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