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Sick kitten with tired eyes after flu. What can I do at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 24 days old | 1.1 lbs

My one month kitten has the flu and had red eyes. I gave him betasol antibiotic eyedrops, red eyes cleared up but still has that tired look in his eyes (semi opened). Got no money to take him to the vet. Is there anything i can do?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 8th, 2017

Besides making sure that the kitten is eating and drinking there is not much more you can do without veterinary care. Monitor for additional signs and have the kitten examined by a vet if he becomes worse. He may need an oral antibiotic and/or other medications to help treat. You could also try a Lysine supplement and see if that helps.

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