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My kitten has pink eye. Could it be an infection? When to see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 2 months and 1 day old

My kitten (Artemis) has pink eye and I thought I might ask anyone on this app for advice

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 1st, 2019

This is probably an upper respiratory infection. it's very common in young cats and is very contagious to other cats as well. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and oral antibiotics for about 2 weeks. if left untreated many cats will end up blind or even die from the disease. I advise going to your vet asap to start the treatment right away.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 4th, 2017

    This is probably an upper respiratory infection. it's very common in young cats and is very contagious to other cats as well. It is treated with antibiotic eye drops/ointment and oral antibiotics for about 2 weeks. if left untreated many cats will end up blind or even die from the disease. I advise going to your vet asap to start the treatment right away.

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