Rescued kitten eye bulging, discharge, third eyelid. What should I do?

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I rescued a kitty off the streets here in the Philippines and it's eye is buldging, with some yellowish discharge and the third eyelid is coming up. What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Eye infections are very common in kittens, many will end up blind if left untreated, you need to take her to the vet ASAP in order to get an eye ointment called Teramycin which usually works very well for the treatment of this problem. she may also need to take oral antibiotics for a couple weeks.

Rescued kitten eye bulging, discharge, third eyelid. What should I do?

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