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My kitten's eye is red and not opening. Does it need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 0 lbs

Does this kitten have an eye infection in the right eye?? Is it something serious? The eye appears to be red. & Sometimes it doesn't open that particular eye

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2019

It is possibly infected. It may just be inflamed. The two most common ocular problem in kittens is chlamydia and herpes. I suggest you have the kitten examined by a vet so it doesn't get worse. It can be serious.

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