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My kitten's eye is red, crusty, and leaking. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 months and 1 day old

Hi my kittens left eye is leaking and then a red/maroon colored crust forms at the inner corner. Also, the flesh near that eye looks red. What should I do??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2019

It sounds like Pepita has an eye infection or has injured her eye. Any eye problem is considered an emergency because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take her into a vet immediately to have this problem examined, diagnosed, and treated. Best of luck.

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