Is my 9-day old kitten's crusty eye just a booger or an infection?

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My 9day old kitten had a crusty eye. We were able to wash it off with human eyedrops and then water. It's been a few hours and it hasn't returned. My mom, who is a doctor, says it was just an eye booger. Is she correct? Are we safe?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Without seeing the kitten, it's hard to say for sure if this is a problem or not. Eye infections are extremely common in young kittens, so you will need to monitor her closely for the next day or so. If the crusting and discharge come back again, or if the eye appears red or swollen, these are signs of an infection - in that case, she should be examined by a vet since she will need prescription eye ointment to treat the infection.

Is my 9-day old kitten's crusty eye just a booger or an infection?

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