Help ASAP kitten adoption/health

[nanazoe]

Hi everyone,
My local shelter has a flame point Siamese 6-8 weeks old. I want to adopt her but I noticed today she has crusty stuff around one of her eyes. What is the possible stuff and could it be dangerous to have her around my new,y adopted 7 week male and older male cats? I need ideas tonight as I may want to go to the shelter first thing in the am.

 

[stephanietx]

It could be sleepy (like you get) or it could be dried drainage due to allergies.  Many kitties get some kind of little crusties in their eyes.  I just do the momma thing and wipe them out.  LOL  It could also indicate that the kitty has or had recently a little cold.  If you want to adopt the kitty, go for it.  When you bring him home, keep him isolated for a few days so he can get used to your home, you can monitor his eating, litter box habits, and health.  Get him to the vet for a check up before beginning introductions to your other kitties.  Any time you introduce a new kitty, there's an increased risk of upper respiratory infections due to the stress of the situation.

 

[knic]

Is it dark brown? I have a flame point Balinese and he gets crusties around the corner of his eyes regularly (like every day or so). I just wipe them away.  So it could be normal..I don't know about any health problems that cause crusty stuff so I can't help you there.

 

[rnsophie]

I would say just keep the 2 cats in separate rooms until the new girl has seen the vet and gotten the all clear. If it's a virus they can be pretty contagious.

Sophie

 

[nanazoe]

I went to get the flame point today but she was gone. instead I was chosen by an adorable chocolate black smokey female who is 7 weeks old. Her name is Olive. She is a cuddled.

 

[stephanietx]

Congratulations!  You'll have to post pics in the picture gallery.

 

[nanazoe]

Thank you so much, I will.