My kitten has white eye discharge while on URI meds. Should I worry?

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my 7 week kitten has been on clavamix for a bacterial upper resperitory infection for almost a week now but today has started with a whitish discharge from his eyes. should I worry? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 17 days old | 1lb

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Upper respiratory infections are not uncommon in kittens like Smokey. Its also not unusual that they cause eye problems as well. I would advise to start Smokey on 250mg of lysine twice daily. You may be able to find this at a pet store but it is used in humans as well. Otherwise your vet will likely carry it as well. Call the doctor to let her know whats going on. She may have further recommendations. If Smokey's eyes start to get irritated or have a green/yellow discharge, he needs antibiotics for his eyes as well. I hope this helps!

My kitten has white eye discharge while on URI meds. Should I worry?

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