How much does the kitten weigh? How many mLs are you feeding per day? I'm sure the eyes will be open soon!
I think you should find a vet who will look at the kitten and give you an antibiotic ointment.Thanks for the advice. I called the vet at banfield in petsmart as my mothers pets go there, and they seemed to not be well educated in young kitten care. I called about her symptoms and they said they could fit her in between clients. When I got there they were concerned about they eyes and said she would need an eye stain. I asked how that would be done if the eyes weren't open yet, and they said they thought we had said 12 weeks old not 12 days old. They said to gently dab her eyes with saline and let her breathe in the warm steam from a shower and to return when she is at least 8 weeks if symptoms persist. The doctor who was more interested in cats wasn't going to be in until Tuesday so I'll have to call today to check for her opinion on my situation or find a new vet. Is this normal advice from a vet? Should I seek the opinion of a vet from another animal hospital instead? If it is the herpes virus, then what would the vet be able to give as treatment? Perhaps antibiotics to as a preventative measure? That seems that could take an extra toll on her already weakened system though.
You should easily be able to find a vet who will see a kitten. From your photo she is obviously having trouble with her left eye.I will call the vet at banfield who is very knowledgeable about cats and see if she will take Violette for an appointment at this age. Her eyes are opening even more and she is barely sneezing anymore. She still does have some clear nasal discharge and some (lessening) eye discharge. She seems to be doing well for now, but I don't want to take any chances so I will call a few vets and see if they will care for a kitten this age.
Great, thank you! I was wondering if I was somehow overfeeding her, or if it maybe meant she will be larger as an adult.Her weight is fantastic! [emoji]128571[/emoji]