Kitten's red eye and pawing: Is it a vet emergency or Petco fix?

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I found my kitten got an red right eye this morning and he tried to clean his face over and over to get rid of it. I want to know do I have to go to hospital right away or get some eye care stuff from Petco? Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 3 months and 10 days old | 4.2 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If Neptune's eye is red and he is pawing at his face or near his eye, it may be infected and bothering him. I would recommend Neptune see his veterinarian soon for an eye exam. Your veterinarian may want do a few tests of his eye to check for underlying conditions such as scratch on the cornea or other issues. He may go home with antibiotic drops for his eye or other medications as needed. I hope this helps!

Kitten's red eye and pawing: Is it a vet emergency or Petco fix?

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