What Should I Do About The Pus & Crust in my Kittens' Eyes?

Q: My cat had her kitten up in the loft of our garage. The kittens have pus coming out of their eyes and crust around them. What should I do? Will they become blind?Q: My cat had her kitten up in the loft of our garage. The kittens have pus coming out of their eyes and crust around them. What should I do? Will they become blind?

A: These kittens must be seen by a veterinarian immediately. This is extremely common in young cats and can be viral and/or bacterial in nature. Your veterinarian can give you a topical medication that is safe for the eyes. Without this, the eyes can become severely damaged. Good Luck!

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Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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My tom cat's eyes are running down into his nose and now he cats like he is snorting back snot and seems to have trouble breathing. He isn't eating either.