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My kitten has crusty eyes & discharge, seems healthy. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My son found a kitten at a friend's house yesterday that seems healthy aside from having some eye discharge. When she wakes up, her eyes are a bit crusty. We've been wiping with warm, moist paper towels to help clear the drainage. Eyes seem clear otherwise and she's not behaving like she is in pain at all.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2020

It sounds and looks like Lemon has an eye infection. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I'd take her into a vet today. She is super cute!
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