i have kittens and they are three weeks old.. there eyes opened about a week and a half ago... a couple of them still have gunk around their eyes in the morning when they wake up. i take a warm cotton pad and wipe it off... is this normal? or should i take them to the vet to get them checked out? it is only happening to two of them? ... thanks
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The crusty eyes can be a sign of either parasites(worms, ear mites), or an Upper Respritory Infection, or some sort of infection.
I would recommend taking them to the vet to have them checked out thoroughly just to be sure they are healthy. They need wormed anyway and will be needing their first shots in a few weeks.
They will probably ask you to bring in a fresh stool sample from each kitten as well. They will look at it under the scope to check for internal parasites.
They are very young so I wouldn't take any chances with their health. A vet check is always a good idea. Most vets give a large discount for bringing in a litter of kittens since they all are getting the same treatment at the same time.
call the vet and ask.
3 weeks.. they need kitten formula and a bottle. KMR is the best. A sock full or rice warmed up in the microwave would also be helpful to maintain a healthy body temp. They probably can't go to the bathroom by themselves yet either so I would recommend running warm water on their genitals every 4-6 hours to help them urinate and deficate. I would also take them to the vet and get a professionals opinon in regards to proper care.
Why isn't the mother cat taking care of her kittens?
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