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My kitten's one eye is open, the other looks unhealthy. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 13 days old

Hi there I wonder if this little baby cat can open his right eye because he already open his left eye, but right eye seems unhealth. Do I need to clean or do something?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2017

You can apply a warm compress and gently wipe the eye to help. Do not force it open though. If you notice a mucoid discharge then that is a sign there may be an infection in it. Kittens can commonly get viral infections that cause this. If it does not open for you then I would get a vet to check it

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