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My kitten has a cold and eye infection. What are the next steps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 28 days old | 15 lbs

What are the prescribed medicines for cold and eye infection of kittens?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 11th, 2019

It depends on if the cause of the cold is bacterial or viral. If it's bacterial, antibiotics. If it's viral, then supportive care because antibiotics do not work on viruses. It also depends on the the symptoms the cat is displaying. As for the eye, it also depends on the cause. You need to take Kahel into a vet now to get treated, his eye looks really bad.

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    Answered By Maria DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 11th, 2019

    This answer is difficult because it depends on more than just a cold. If Kahel just has a virus then it takes time. If there is a secondary infection then antibiotics are needed but your veterinarian would have to prescribe them. Due to his age I highly recommend a veterinarian since kittens can get sick and declined very quickly. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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