Why is my kitten's eye crusted shut and what can I do to help?

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My one of my kitten eye keeps closing and getting stuck while the other one is open. He has crust in his eye and hard to get all the way out. Can you give me some advice on how to keep it open. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 17 days old

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Tom. The discharge and crusting you describe could be signs of an eye infection. Kittens are prone to getting eye infections secondary to a viral infection. You could try gently wiping some of the crusts away with a warm facecloth/towel. If the discharge continues and is significant enough that it prevents him from opening his eye fully I would recommend having Tom seen by a veterinarian so that they can perform an ocular examination and prescribe antibiotics if needed. Hope this helps, good luck!

Why is my kitten's eye crusted shut and what can I do to help?

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