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Why is my orphaned kitten sneezing with yellow eye discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 19 days old | 0.13 lbs

Kitten is 2-3 weeks there is no mom she passed away she has eye discharge and sneezing and both are light yellow greenish

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2018

Kittens are prone to respiratory infections and conjunctivitis from viral infections. It is best if she gets treated by a vet for medication to control secondary bacterial infections and help keep her eyes clean and moist If they get congested their appetite will decrease and they can get dehydrated quickly at her age.

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