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My kitten’s lower eyelid has hair loss, redness, and swelling
Lower-eyelid hair loss and redness are likely ringworm, but eye-disease inflammation is also possible. If possible, use a Wood's lamp in dim light; green fluorescence suggests ringworm, treat near the eye corner with topical antifungal. If no green reaction and the cat has tearing, conjunctivitis, or heavy stains, it is eyelid inflammation; use anti-inflammatory drops and wipe discharge often.
My cat just gave birth today, is tearing up, has stuff around the nose, and sneezes like it can’t breathe
A new mother with tearing and odd breathing may have a respiratory or cardio-pulmonary issue. See a vet to confirm; also ask whether she can keep nursing the kittens, and if not, hand-rear them.
Found a stray kitten a few days ago—eyes watering, thin, small, both eyes swollen; no vet in my small town
From the description and photo, the cat likely has conjunctivitis and conjunctival edema, with mild bacterial infection from constant tearing. Clean with pet eye wash, apply antibacterial drops, and use an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching. Wipe discharge and keep dry during treatment.
I bathed the kitten at home once, then noticed yellow nasal discharge and bad breath. Is this a cold or feline rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis causes sneezing, runny nose, lethargy, fever, poor appetite, red eyes, and sometimes mouth ulcers, with clear then yellow-green discharge. If only runny nose with normal spirit and appetite, it's likely a bacterial infection from chill. Try pet cold and anti-inflammatory medicine.
Is My Kitten’s Eye Corner Normal? If Not, What Is It and How to Treat?
The blurry cornea and slight swelling suggest inflammation, likely keratitis, with pain, tearing and cloudy cornea. Clean with saline, use pet eye drops, and an Elizabethan collar; viral cases need antivirals.
How long does a kitten’s corneal ulcer take to heal?
Healing depends on severity; mild cases heal in 3 to 7 days, severe in weeks. Signs are pain, tearing, eye rubbing from trauma, infection, entropion, or foreign bodies; use antibiotic drops and an Elizabethan collar.
Why Does a Kitten Have So Much Eye Discharge?
Excessive eye discharge in kittens usually points to a dusty environment, a diet that is too salty or low in water, a bacterial or viral infection, dacryocystitis, or feline herpesvirus (cat flu). Clear, watery discharge from irritation can simply be wiped away, but yellow-green, sticky, or painful eyes need a vet's diagnosis and targeted treatment. If discharge comes with lethargy or loss of appetite, see a veterinarian promptly to avoid complications.
How Long Does It Take to Cure Kitten Keratitis?
Mild keratitis can heal in about 7 days with treatment; severe cases take weeks. Caused by injury, debris, or bacteria, it needs antibiotic drops and an Elizabethan collar.
My kitten recently has a lot of eye discharge that glues its eyes shut. It can’t open them; the eyeball looks cloudy and bloodshot. Is this a disease? What medicine should I use?
Heavy discharge with glued eyes suggests eye disease or respiratory virus - conjunctivitis, keratitis, ingrown lashes. Clean with saline, use antibiotic drops, and prevent scratching with a collar.
What happens to a mother cat when a kitten dies?
A mother cat is certainly sad and may howl, cry, lose appetite and search for the kitten. Cats have limited memory, though, so she gradually calms down. Comfort her with food, play and attention.