My kitten has eye discharge, swollen belly, and isn't pooping.

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I found a baby kitten (I think about 2 months old) I plan to foster her until I can find her a home, she’s very skinny, she’s got milky discharge from her nose and eyes, she is however eating, but I have yet to see her use the bathroom. I plan on getting her to a vet tomorrow but no place is open as of right now that’s close to help me. Is there any at home treatments I can do to help her nose eyes and possibly use the bathroom, her belly is very swollen as well. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 12 days old | 3 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

She likely has a viral infection that is causing all the discharge. You can use a warm wet washcloth the help her stay clean, and a round of prescription antibiotics and eye ointment may be needed. Her large belly is probably due to intestinal parasites, though there are a few congenital causes that may be at play. I will warn you, that sometimes these kittens will lose an eye from the infection, and will likely have chronic infections over their lives.

My kitten has eye discharge, swollen belly, and isn't pooping.

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