New kitten has gooey eye discharge. Can I treat it over the counter?

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My kitten Nala was abandon and I took her home I'm taking care of her but I notice there is some type of gooey stuff around her eyes I clean it as much as I can. is there something I can do to get rid of it and can I buy it over the counter ? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Kittens can commonly be afflicted by upper respiratory viruses that can cause sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, draining eyes and corneal ulcers. These viruses can pass from the mama cat to the kitten during birth. This is what I suspect is going on with your kitten. Oftentimes cats can overcome a viral flare up on their own but sometimes, especially in immunocompromised kittens, they need antiviral drugs, eye medications, and possibly antibiotics to help them get over the virus. If the illness lasts more than 3-5 days, or if Nala stops eating then I would take her in to the vet to be checked out. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck with your new kitten!

New kitten has gooey eye discharge. Can I treat it over the counter?

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