Why does my kitten have black specks around her eyes? Is it normal?

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Our kitten has black specks around her inner eyes. And discoloration. I'm wondering if this is a health concern or something normal. Will that discoloration stay or go away? No other symptoms or discharge that I know of. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

What a cute kitten! We can sometimes see tears from the eye turn a blackish color if they accumulate on the face and dry, they become oxidized and turn dark or rust colored. I would recommend wiping around your kitty's eyes with a warm wet washcloth a few times away to clean off any excess tears/discharge. If you notice any redness to the eyes, discharge that starts to look green or yellow, sneezing/coughing, lethargy or decreased appetite, then I would recommend bringing Mango into the vet for an examination.

Why does my kitten have black specks around her eyes? Is it normal?

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