My foster kittens have watery eyes. Can 4-week-olds get eye drops?

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my kitten is now 4-5 weeks old. the eyes are really watery. another kitten also has the same problem on the left eye. I talked to someone from the shelter and they said they can't have eye drops yet because they are too young. they are not eating as much as their litter mates but are still vocal and somewhat playful. the black one cries a lot and sometimes hides in a corner. what should I do? I am fostering them right now. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 0.75 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

If these kittens are showing signs of an eye infection or upper respiratory infection, they should be on medication- including eye medication and an oral antibiotic. Any kitten of any age can use prescription eye medication if it is the proper medication. There is no minimum age or size that is required. I would recommend that you take them to a veterinarian for an exam . If the shelter has a veterinarian on staff you can ask for them to look at the kittens, but medical advice and treatment needs to come from a veterinarian.

My foster kittens have watery eyes. Can 4-week-olds get eye drops?

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