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My kitten has pink eye and is squinting. What can I do before the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 months and 10 days old | 2 lbs

My kitten (4 mos.) has in eye 1/2 pink eye and is squinting sometimes, don't have a vet appt. until this Monday anything I can do for her in the meantime?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on November 13th, 2020

Poor Abby! I would recommend trying to keep the eye clear and open by using a warm clean washcloth to wipe away any debris that may be crusting the eye shut. Keeping an Elizabethan (cone) collar can also keep her from rubbing or pawing at the eye which may help reduce irritation until your vet can take a look.

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