Adopted kitten has diarrhea, swollen eyes & congestion. What to do?

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Hi- I adopted a kitten from a Petco about a month ago. He has been having diarrhea since I brought him home, which has seemed to ease up a little in the last few days. About a week ago his eye got really swollen and irritated, and then lots of congestion and sneezes. In the last 2 days the eye irritation has spread to both eyes. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Poor Boi! It sounds like he may have a few things going on, including a possible upper respiratory infection and possibly some internal parasites causing his diarrhea. Both of these are very common in cats adopted from shelter or rescue situations, and stress/change can certainly make it worse. If both eyes are affected to the point of swelling shut and he's very congested/feverish, it is best to seek veterinary care for a full exam and for any antibiotics as needed- plus you can bring in a sample of his stool to check for parasites and have those treated at the same time. Until you can get into the vet, using a warm wet washcloth to remove any discharge and debris from the nose and eyes and keeping him eating and drinking can help some.

Adopted kitten has diarrhea, swollen eyes & congestion. What to do?

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