My 5-month-old shelter kitten has an eye infection. What should I do?

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My kitten has an eye infection and was wondering what I should do. I started suddenly we adopted her from the shelter recently she is about 5 months old. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 months and 23 days old | 2 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Most likely Cosmic has an upper respiratory infection that has led to the eye issue. These infections are common in shelter cats. A scratch on the cornea can also lead to signs of infection in the eye. It is best to have Cosmic examined by a veterinarian to determine what is the cause of the eye issue. Left untreated an eye problem can rapidly progress so it's important to have Cosmic checked out soon. There are no safe eye ointments you can get over the counter for cats and he may actually need an oral antibiotic to resolve the issue. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Cosmic is feeling better soon!

My 5-month-old shelter kitten has an eye infection. What should I do?

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