Kitten Eye Infection! Need help!

[animalsforlyf]

I found this cat somewhere near my place when i was on the way home. his eyes were a bit red when i took him in Feb 16, 2023. he looks like he’s around 2-3 months old. i wiped the infected eye with warm water at least twice a day to try and help. but now its 5 days later and its gotten worse. his left eye is swollen and there always creamy/white discharge. I havent been able to take him to the vet as i have been busy and when im not the vets here are closed. but i will try tomorrow since its my day off. I just want to know some tips to help this little baby and what kind of infection it is? I searched it up a bit a while ago and it said that terramycin can help so i ordered one incase i need it after the vet visit. hoping for some tips and help! I would also like to add that he still eats well and he knows how to drink water from my other cat’s water fountain. so i hope he doesnt have fading cat syndrome because he’s still a tiny baby and i didnt see his mom or if he had any siblings.

 

[sivyaleah]

There is no possible way anyone can tell you what this is or how to treat it.
It's imperative you get the cat to a vet ASAP. It looks terrible and must be incredibly painful.
Edit: no way is Terramycin alone going to help that if at all. The eye looks like it may even need to be removed. I can't impress you enough how urgent this is that you see the vet like, yesterday.

 

[fionasmom]

This is way beyond Terramycin which is used to treat intact eye conditions like conjunctivitis. You are very kind to have rescued this kitten, but he needs a vet as soon as you can get him there. I agree that this is painful and that the eye may need to be removed which is not as bad as it sounds and allows the cat to live a normal, comfortable indoor life.