My kitten's eye is red and shut. Does he need an emergency vet now?

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My kitten's eyes were a bit watery this morning and when I came home this evening they were quite red and he wasn't able to open his left one properly. It's after hours here, should I try to get an emergency appointment or wait until tomorrow?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor kitten! If you can, it would really be best to have him seen by a vet tonight, even if this means that you need to go to an emergency clinic. An eye problem like this is not usually life-threatening, but severe eye infections can sometimes cause permanent damage or even vision loss if they are not treated promptly - so the sooner he can see a vet and get started on medication to treat the problem, the better. If you aren't able to take him tonight, I would take him to your regular vet first thing in the morning. In the meantime, you can use a warm washcloth or cotton ball to gently clean away any discharge from the eyes to help make him more comfortable.

My kitten's eye is red and shut. Does he need an emergency vet now?

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