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I have several kittens with mattery eyes, some have snotty ...


Sent to Cat Experts July 19, 2006 1:28 p.m.
I have several kittens with mattery eyes, some have snotty noses. What should we do?
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July 19, 2006 1:30 p.m. (1 minute and 39 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
What color is the discharge from the nose and eyes? How old?
PictureTammy F.  -- Cat Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 808 Cat Accepts
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Sent July 19, 2006 1:34 p.m. (3 minutes and 35 seconds later)
they are kittens about 1 1/2 month old. It is a kind of yellow color. Like when our eyes matter during the night-but this does not seem to get crusty.
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July 19, 2006 1:37 p.m. (3 minutes and 21 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

If your kittens have green discharge from the eyes and nose, the problem is now bacterial (as opposed to viral) and you need to see the vet with them. They will not get over this on their own. They need antibiotics. I would also be very concerned about feline herpes which is common in kittens.

So - step 1 - go ahead and see the vet with them all. The good thing is that most vets will see the whole litter and only charge for one office visit.

Let me know if you still have questions.
PictureTammy F.  -- Cat Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 808 Cat Accepts
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Sent July 19, 2006 2:47 p.m. (1 hour and 10 minutes later)
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You mentioned feline herpes...what are the signs of that?
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July 19, 2006 5:21 p.m. (2 hours and 34 minutes later)
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