My 3-week-old kitten has eye boogers. Is it an eye infection?

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I brought in a small kitten that was all alone and starving. She looks like shes 3 weeks and she has gotten alot better but she has something in the corner of each of her eyes. They appear every morning like eye boogers. I would like to know if its something serious i should be worried about. The third picture with her eyes kind of shut was taken on the first day i had cleaned & brought her in. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh my goodness, Piggy is so cute! From the picture, it doesn't appear she has an eye infection, and the boogers you are seeing in the morning could just be build up from sleep the night before. Without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain, so I would make a vet appointment for her this week. She should be examined by a vet anyway since she was abandoned to make sure she is overall healthy. I hope this helps.

My 3-week-old kitten has eye boogers. Is it an eye infection?

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