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If you notice any swelling/bulging under the eyelids, you should
open them gently with a cotton ball dampened with warm water
(DO NOT use Q-tips). If you see pus dripping from the
eyes, it is probably an infection and the kittens should see a
vet. If the eyes remain shut after 14 days, your vet should look
at them. Other things to look for:
- At 2 weeks of age, the kittens should be alert and be making
attempts to stand up.
- At 3 weeks, they try to climb outside of their box or
pen.
- At 4 weeks, all of the kittens should be walking, running and
playing.
Best of luck and keep me posted. Simba
Kitten's Eyes Were Open BUT Are Now
Closed
Dear Simba,
I have 4, 16-day old kittens, and their mother, but one of my
kittens never opened it is left eye. And just this evening, I
noticed that another kitten, whose eyes were open before, had one
of its eyes closed. I was thinking it might be an infection,
should I apply boric acid? ~Concerned
Dear Concerned,
I would recommend against your applying any boric acid to the
kittens, as you could risk blindness. If you would like to clean
their eyes, consider using a cotton ball, moistened with saline.
With it, cleanse the outside of the eyelid very gently. Do not
penetrate the eye or go behind the eye lid.
What you describe could be an infection, although only a vet can
make the call. A visit may be worthwhile. Simba
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