Kittens eyes

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 My kittens will be 2 weeks old tomorrow, they all have their eyes open except 1 of the, her eyes  feel crusty. I have been wiping them every couple hours with a damp cloth but they are still crusty and closed. Ant other suggestions on what I can do? 


 
 

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It's not uncommon for kittens to get a virus that affects the eyes, I had a whole litter that had it and it did delay the opening on some. The vet gave me some drops to apply, you might want to call and see if you can just pick some up. In the meantime I would just wipe the eyes with sterilized water as often as you can. Good luck and good vibes!
 

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If you wipe, I would recommend salted water, "saline water".

1 tea spoon (3 grammes) kitchen salt in a littre water.  Boil up, let it cool down to body temp.

It is not more salt then tears, prob somewhat less.

They use it in hospitals too, although in hospitals it is of course industry made and with a fancy brand name, or with latine medical name if  NoName production.

BUT.  My advice is, dont fool with the eyes, if you arent entirely sure on what you do.

Consult your vet.  These crusty sounds like some pus?  Dont take risks.   Let the vet guess, not me on this forum.   :)

Mention you are willing to use such here saline water, if you want.

Good luck!
 
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