Another Problem with Kittens now......

ghostkitten

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WEll mama Cat is doing FIne........They are all drinking well and her rock hard teats are GONE!.......Now I have noticed that one of the kittens has only 1 eye open and when i picked it up i noticed it had a hard crust over the eye.....Poor thing...........What can i do ?......I was going to get some warm salt water and try it but i thought i would ask here 1st......
 

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You just need a warm wet cloth. Just plain old water will do. Once you get it open, just make sure there is no infection. If you wipe them once a day after they are open, it helps alot.
 
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Well i got the baby out to put warm water on her eye and it has a greenie crust.....Poor thing!....It must have just hapened over the weekend......Should i try and get the crust off?....The eye doesnt seem to want to open......I feel so bad..Like its my fault......
 

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Ghostkitten,

Don't force the eye open. Try another warm compress and get the kitten to a vet. Green goo is a sign of infection. The vet will probably prescribe an optic ointment and will also be able to tell you if it has affected her sight, pupil, etc.
 
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Thanks for all your help...............No doubt i will have more ? in the comming weeks..................
I will keep you posted about my babies..........
ghostkitten
 
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