My kitten has a swollen eye and is woozy. How can I help her recover?

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I rescued 2 kittens aprox. 10 wks old. One is the runt. Both are healthy, eating & drinking well, have normal bowels. The smaller (Harlee) was playing with my pup. I believe she unintentionally hurt Harlee. Her left eye is mildly swollen, and third eyelid is visible. She is eating and drinking, however I must assist her to the bowl. She seems woozy. Still having normal bowels with help to litter box. No bleeding or bruising. What is her likelihood at a full recovery and how can I help her? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Harlee! She needs to see a vet immediately. It sounds like her eye was injured, and that is a medical emergency. Any injuries to the eye must be checked out right away, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take Harlee into a vet now for an exam. If she is seen by a vet right away, that will increase the likelihood of a full recovery.

My kitten has a swollen eye and is woozy. How can I help her recover?

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