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How to help a stray kitten with a swollen eye when no vet is available?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

In Italy for a few more days. Found abandoned kitten with swollen eye. Need diagnosis as there are no vets nearby. Only a pet store.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on June 14th, 2018

I would suggest that you visit a local chemist " farmacia" and ask the chemist to purchase an ointment to treat an eye infection in a stray kitten. "Pomata oftalmica per un gattino randagio". Hope this helps !

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