Found sick kittens: worms, diarrhea, skin issues, and gooey eyes?

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I found 2 kittens. We gave them a bath to clean them up and fed them but the black one did not eat. They appear to have mange but I am not sure. Although one seems to have it worse than the other. The one who appears to have it worst has been throwing up worms and has diarrhea (black kitten). The other has a gooey eye and is missing some hair(black and white kitten). I’m not sure what to do. I do not want these kittens to die. What should I do? Please help

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would have to agree with you here. The scabbing on these kittens is suggestive of sarcoptic mange or ringworm. You will have to get these kitties tested first to determine which is the cause, since they can look very similar when most of the skin lesions are on the kitties face. THey also need to be dewormed with a broad spectrum dewormer such as Pyrantel Palmoate or Fenbendazole if they are vomiting up round worms. The diarrhea is likely due to the worms, so once this is treated for this should resolve. The gooey eye likely needs to be treated with an antibiotic eye ointment prescribed by your vet to resolve. Kitties get viral infections that then have a secondary bacterial component, especially strays. I would also recommend supplementing an antiviral medication called Lysine powder daily, which can be found at any pet store. However, for most of their issues, you will need to schedule an appt with your local vet. Here is a financial resources website if needed to help afford their vet care visit. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html www.carecredit.com I hope that this helps and it sounds like your kitties just need a few treatments to get them to a healthy status. Nothing that sounds life threatening so far! I hope that your kitties get well soon. Best of luck and take care.

Found sick kittens: worms, diarrhea, skin issues, and gooey eyes?

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