Is my 9-month-old adopted kitten's eye discharge an infection?

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Hi! I think my kitten has an eye infection- I just adopted him this weekend - he is approximately 9 months old. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Pete! Squinting and discharge from the eye are common signs of an eye infection. He will need prescription eye drops from your veterinarian to treat this problem, so I would recommend taking him in for an exam as soon as you are able to. In the meantime, you can try gently flushing his eye with plain saline eye wash, and wipe away the drainage with a warm washcloth or cotton ball as often as needed. This will not treat the underlying infection, but may help to make him a bit more comfortable until you are able to see the vet.

Is my 9-month-old adopted kitten's eye discharge an infection?

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