Why Has Only One Eye Opened On A 14 Day Old Kitten When Four Others Eyes Have Completely Opened?
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It may be crusted together. Take a warm wet cotton ball and gently wipe her eye from the inside corner out. Do this 3 times a day and see what happens. If it has green or yellow discharge she may have an infection and need to see the vet. Good luck:)
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I agree with Tracy...it's probably a tear duct that isn't fully formed, which most likely will be fine after a week or two. Just watch out for infection. If there's crust, be sure you moisten it well , it'll be easier to remove.
Do you see any discharge or drainage? If so, use a cotton ball moistened with warm water (cat temp is about 101.5 -102 so use this as your guide and test against your wrist) and blot along the eye. I would not advise you to rub because a small opening can cause the crusty matter to be pushed in against the eye or get under the closed area of the eyelid and cause more irritation.
If the discharge or drainage is yellowish to greenish, this can indicate an infection. It should be treated by your vet to avoid possible permanent damage to the eye and eye sight.
You can also use a people thermometer (a baby rectal is best but a regular will do) and moisten the tip with oil, insert it gently into the rectum only a small bit (just the silver end) and hold both thermometer and kitten very still for 3 minutes. If the temp reads above 102 you do probably have an infection and should call your vet. If temp reads below 100 degrees in a kitten, it is usually indicates a serious problem and you need to get vet help immediately.
If the discharge or drainage is yellowish to greenish, this can indicate an infection. It should be treated by your vet to avoid possible permanent damage to the eye and eye sight.
You can also use a people thermometer (a baby rectal is best but a regular will do) and moisten the tip with oil, insert it gently into the rectum only a small bit (just the silver end) and hold both thermometer and kitten very still for 3 minutes. If the temp reads above 102 you do probably have an infection and should call your vet. If temp reads below 100 degrees in a kitten, it is usually indicates a serious problem and you need to get vet help immediately.
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