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Why does my kitten have tears and white discharge in her eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | European Shorthair | Female | unspayed

My kitten nylah woke up with tears in her eye and she has white stuff inside the corner of her right eye. I don't know what this means. Unfortunately I cannot go to a vet because of the virus. If anyone knows what this means it would mean a great deal. Thank you.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

I suspect that Nylah has an eye infection. You can take her into the vet for illnesses during this time, it's ok and necessary. Leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take her into a vet now.

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    Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

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    Published on May 17th, 2019

    Poor kitty! An antibiotic eye drop or eye ointment may he helpful, which would be available from you vet. If Neni is otherwise acting normally though, and is eating, drinking, playful, breathing normally, you can try this product at home: Thanks for asking PetCoach!

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