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we just found a kitten today and it has gooey eyes what is this and how can i treat it until i take it to a vet?

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how old do you think the kitten looks?
does it have little teeth coming through?

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Reply to Terri Riba's Post: 8 weeks at the most---very friendly and is not sneezing or have dicharge from the nose-----maybe younger has no teeth----

Dear friend,

This could be from an upper respiiratory infection, conjunctivitis or the Herpes virus (not contagious to people).

Clean the kittens eyes with sterile water. You can apply a little plain vaseline to soothe around the eyes.

Go to a health food store and get the human aminao acid Llycine and put 100mg in the kittens water. If it does not clear up by monday - see your vet as the kitten may require an antibiotic.

Please le me know if you have any more questions. I will be happy to help.

Very sincerely,

Terr

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Reply to Terri Riba's Post: i hate to be a bother ----but what should i feed it and how much----i am on my way to the store and will pick up anything needed----also i have other cats (2) should i be concerned about then or my dog

You are not a bother at all.I am more than happy to help

get some cannedcat food and see if he will lick it - if not feed him some with a dropper.As soon as he gets the taste - he will want to eat.Let him eat as much as he wants - he will not ovvereat like a dog.

It is best to keep him away from the other cats til you determine if he has anything contagious.

Do not forget the Llysine.

If you have any more questions about your new baby please so not hesitate to ask. I am very happy to help.

Warmest best wishes,

terri

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