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Stray kitten has gooey eye discharge and eyes are shut. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I found a stray kitten and it’s eyes are shut closed it has like a gooey looking subastance on its eyes I’m worried for it help me please

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

Your kitty likely is suffering from an upper respiratory infection and should be seen by a vet for an exam and deworming. It will likely need prescription antibiotics. In the meantime (until you can take her to a vet) you can tak a cloth with warm water an soak the eyes. This should help with opening them. You can then gently wipe off the purulent discharge.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on August 10th, 2017

    It sounds like Spicy's eyes are being sealed shut from an infection, most commonly upper respiratory or eye infections can cause this. Keeping her eating and drinking and using a warm washcloth to remove any debris and allow the eyes to open is best. It would be smart to get her to a vet ASAP for an exam and medication to treat any infection, especially if the discharge is yellow or green or she has a fever/other symptoms of illness, however if you can't afford it, bringing her to a rescue or local shelter that can care for her ASAP is best.

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