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I have some baby kittens that have Conjunctivitis. How do I treat it?
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What do goopy eyes in a kitten mean and how can I get rid of it?
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What is the purpose of the third eyelid in cats.
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My cat gets brown discharge on the inner corner of one eye several times a day. If I notice it right away, it is soft and moist. If I have been at work all day, when I get home it is firmer. It is always the same eye. Is this something I should be alarmed about?
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I have three Siamese kittens who appear to be healthy. Two of the kittens opened their eyes within a week. The third kitten is still struggling to open his eyes. At what point should I be concerned - and about what?
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The family cat has two different size pupils. They were never like that until a few days ago. What may have caused this?
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I have some baby kittens that have Conjunctivitis. How do I treat it?
Eye infections in young kittens can be serious, and if left untreated, may result in damage to the eye. The kittens should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
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What do goopy eyes in a kitten mean and how can I get rid of it?
If your kitten has discharge from her eyes, she might have an infection. You can try using a cotton ball moistened with warm water to wipe away the discharge, but if it reoccurs either the same day or the next then she should be examined by your veterinarian.
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What is the purpose of the third eyelid in cats.
Cats have an inner, third eyelid, called a nictitating (blinking) membrane or haw, which is located in the lower inside corner of the eye. It serves to protect the eye from dryness and/or damage. Behind the third eyelid are tear and lymphatic glands. The glands of the third eyelid provide 30 to 60 percent of the watery portion of the tears. Sometimes this third eyelid is more visible than normal and this is called a protrusion of the third eyelid (veterinarians will sometimes call this a “cherry eye”). It may be the result of damage to the gland or the membrane or as a secondary sign to systemic disease. But, curiously enough, a very happy cat will also show the nictitating membrane. If the third eyelid is red and protruding, consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.
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My cat gets brown discharge on the inner corner of one eye several times a day. If I notice it right away, it is soft and moist. If I have been at work all day, when I get home it is firmer. It is always the same eye. Is this something I should be alarmed about?
A small amount of occasional discharge from the eye is probably normal. If it occurs daily and is fairly copious, that usually indicates some sort of irritation or abnormality of the eye. Therefore a veterinary visit is necessary to determine the cause of the discharge and get the appropriate treatment.
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I have three Siamese kittens who appear to be healthy. Two of the kittens opened their eyes within a week. The third kitten is still struggling to open his eyes. At what point should I be concerned - and about what?
A kitten will open their eyes sometime between the second and third week after they are born. On some occasions it may take a bit longer. If the eyes are not opening, there could be a medical reason such as an infection that is preventing the normal opening of the eyelids. If you notice swelling, discharge or odor, then your veterinarian should examine the kitten.
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The family cat has two different size pupils. They were never like that until a few days ago. What may have caused this?
A change in pupil size may indicate several different medical problems and should not be ignored. Your cat may have a problem with the eye itself such as an inflammation of the iris which may cause the pupil to dilate. A neurological problem such as an inflammation in the brain may also cause uneven pupils. Even a viral infection may cause the changes that you are seeing in your cat. Therefore, please schedule a veterinary examination to determine the cause of the problem and get appropriate treatment.
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