My kitten has diarrhea, open wounds, and eye discharge. What's wrong?

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My kitten is Approx 19 weeks old and has developed deep open wounds and has diarrhea constantly. She is pooping all over the house and in her box. She has oozing coming coming from her eye also. Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | spayed | 2 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, Evee sounds quite sick! Kittens can develop diarrhea for a variety of reasons, with some of the more common causes including intestinal parasites and viruses. With enough diarrhea, Evee could become dehydrated quickly. Discharge from the eyes can be caused by herpesvirus infections (which can be related to upper respiratory tract infections, but not contagious to people), a corneal ulcer, or other eye infection. I don't know where her deep wounds are originating from, but regardless of the cause, it sounds as though Evee needs to go to her vet fairly urgently for evaluation. The vet will be able to assess her hydration and signs of abdominal pain, examine her eyes, perform a fecal flotation test for parasites, and evaluate her wounds. From there, the vet will be able to provide you with the best course of treatment to manage these issues. Until you can take her to the vet (preferably today or tomorrow), be sure to keep an e-collar (cone) on Evee to prevent her from licking/rubbing/scratching at the affected eye and wounds, as this could make matters worse. I hope this helps and that she feels better soon!

My kitten has diarrhea, open wounds, and eye discharge. What's wrong?

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