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What's wrong with my new kitten's eyes after I just found her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 28 days old | 2 lbs

What’s wrong with my kittens eyes , I found her today

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 27th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Clea. Her third eyelids are elevated in the picture you have provided. I recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian to ensure that she does not have a respiratory infection as this can cause the eyes to appear this way. She can also be started on deworming and be tested for the feline leukemia and immunodeficiency viruses at this time. If she is sick, then she will likely need to wait to be vaccinated. I hope this information helps and congratulations on your new kitten!

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