Abandoned kitten with swollen eye & smelly ears. How can I help?

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Hi, I have a kitten who we found abandoned. He seems to be almost 3 weeks old and I've noticed that his left eye is swollen a bit and his ears are white, a bit flaky, hard, and have an odd odor emitting from them. I was wondering if there is anything that I can do to help with this? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Steve Popish, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor kitten, glad you found him. Probably need to get him into your local veterinarian as soon as possible to get all this checked out, but in the meantime, you might want to gently clean up those areas around the nose and ears with some warm water and cotton balls. Be sure to wash your hands afterward in case of ringworm. You could gently hot pack the swelling around the eye, again with cotton and warm water, but this is only supportive help until your vet can examine it and recommend appropriate treatment. Nutrition is very important with small amounts of dry or canned kitten food mixed with warm water or kitten milk replacer, available at your vet clinic or feed store. Feed at least 4-6 times daily small amounts. Be sure to monitor the litter box for urine and feces and if none, then may need to wipe the genital areas with warm water and soft cloth to stimulate the process of elimination. All this can be discussed in more detail at your local clinic or with me under consultation. Best of luck, Steve Popish, DVM.

Abandoned kitten with swollen eye & smelly ears. How can I help?

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