My kitten has green eye boogers and third eyelid. Is it serious?

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Can my 6 month old kitten die from the green eye boogers and third eyelid? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 24 days old | 2 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Most likely no, your kitten will not die from green eye boogers and a raised 3rd eyelid. I recommend going to your vet who will likely prescribe a topical opthalmic antibiotic ointment or drops. He/she may also recommend a fluorescein stain of the eyes to rule out corneal scratches/ulcers. It is possible that after the infection/inflammation is resolved, the third eyelid may return to normal. Feline herpes virus infections in kittens can often lead to secondary bacterial eye infections. Viral infections can not generally be treated but lysine supplements/paste may be helpful in boosting your kitten’s immune system while being treated for a bacterial eye infection. Good luck!

My kitten has green eye boogers and third eyelid. Is it serious?

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