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My newborn kitten has green goop in its eye. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 1lb

Hi, my cat just had kittens on August 30th and she had five kittens. All kittens have their eyes open except one. This one kitten has what looks like green goop coming out of its eye. What should we do? We can't afford a vet right now.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor baby Panther! Panther likely has a viral infection or upper respiratory infection and now a secondary bacterial infection in his eyes. The only thing I can tell you to do at home is to gently warm compress his eyes. He sadly needs to see a Vet for antibiotic ointment in the eye. Due to the sensitivity of the eye, a special ointment or drop that is safe for the eye needs to be used. Cats are especially sensitive to certain eye medications. It shouldn't be too expensive to have him seen by a Vet. Also a lot of SPCAs have a low cost Veterinary clinic. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery for Panther!

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