What to do if kitten got flea shampoo in eyes and they're swollen?

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I showered my kitten 3 1/2 months with a Cat Flea And Tick Shampoo and I think some went in her eyes. Because they are a little swollen and red and she can't open them quite right. And her skin was feeling warm/hot so i washed/showered her again with only water and it is not hot any more. What should I do? About the eyes? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 17 days old | 2 lbs

Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Tikiii, It could have been from the shampoo causing eye irritation. You can use warm water to wash her eyes (or you can purchase eye wash solution for humans from the drug store) to rinse her eyes. They should return to normal in 24hrs, but if she is still holding them shut or they look irritated still, you should take her to the vet and they might test her for injury to her corneas (outer surface of the eye) called a corneal ulcer. A simple eye drop that is soothing and safe is called "BLINK CONTACTS" - this is also available a the drug store.

What to do if kitten got flea shampoo in eyes and they're swollen?

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