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My 3-week-old kitten's eye isn't fully open. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have a cat with 3 kittens. Kittens are off 3weeks age. For last 4 days kittens started coming out and playing around. Today i noticed eye of one kitten which is not fully open. Attached the photo of same. Need an advice on the same.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2019

It looks like your kitten is getting either an eye infection or has injured the cornea. I recommend to have your kitten examined by the veterinarian who will need to check him for any wounds to the cornea. If an eye infection is the cause, He will get an antibiotic eyedrops. You will need to protect the area from rubbing by having him wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. He will also need to gently clean any discharge with a wet cotton ball. Best of luck.

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