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My cat's eyes are weeping red. What to do about kitten ear scabs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

My 1 year old cat's eyes are weeping red, blood like tears, constantly. What treatment can I give her? My new kitten, has crusty white scabs in her ears too. Should I pick them out?

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Lauren Jones VMD

Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on May 26th, 2017

Your cat's eyes appear to be quite inflamed with a clear, watery discharge. The reddish-brown discoloration is more likely a reaction between the enzymes in the tear film with the hair rather than blood. This issue could be related to infection (bacterial or viral), allergic, or due to trauma (such as a corneal ulcer). She will need to be examined by a vet to determine the cause of her eye discharge so that the appropriate medication can be prescribed. Keep an e-collar (cone) on her until the time of her appointment to prevent her from rubbing/scratching her eyes.

For your kitten, the picture is quite blurry, so I'm having trouble seeing the white lesions on her ear very well. These scabs could be a result of an ear infection, ear mites, ringworm or other fungal infection. If the scabs come off easily, you can try removing them. However, if they come back or spread elsewhere, your kitten will need to take a trip to the vet for evaluation. I hope that all goes well for both cats!
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