Kittens right eye nicked while playing now swollen..

[Jewelsg]

Any suggestions? A 3 week old kitten was playing and his eye was nicked by a sibling. The right eye is partially swollen. I have been applying warm compress and have an antibiotic arriving hopefully Tuesday. Is there anything else I can do to help the swelling go down?
Thank you!

Julia

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. I hate to say it, but eye injuries can be serious. Have you had this kitten's eye checked out by a vet, just to make sure it is nothing more than a 'nick'. If so, what else did they say that you might try?

 

[Jewelsg]

I am fostering the Mother and kittens. The rescue told me to use a warm compress and an antibiotic (which is on order). They did not tell me to go to a Vet. I have been applying the warm compress. Yesterday the eye looked like it was improving. Today it does not.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Maybe call them back and say it not really any improving any now? They might say to wait until you administer the antibiotics, but I kind of would hope not once they hear it appears the improvement is slowing down or stopping altogether. Too bad the rescue didn't suggest you see a vet, just to get the antibiotic started sooner and to make sure nothing else is going on.

 

[Jewelsg]

I have contacted the Rescue waiting for reply.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Let us know what happens!

 

[Jewelsg]

Thank you I will.

 

[Sarthur2]

Is it the terramycin antibiotic eye ointment that’s coming? That should help. It’s probably what the eye needs.

 

[Jewelsg]

Yes. This morning the eye has pus. I am to take him to the Rescue for medicine today. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Jewelsg]

Let us know what happens!

Rescue has requested I bring all in today to treat Tan's (eye). Thank you for all of your help!!

 

[Jewelsg]

Thank you Everyone! We are back from the Rescue. All kittens and Mom are healthy. Tan's eye has some medicine.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Thanks for the update and the pic!!! Such cuties!!!!! Hope the ointment takes care of Tan's eye ASAP!

 

[Sarthur2]

Let us know if the eye begins to improve. Good you took them in!

 

[Jewelsg]

I will. The eye looks better already. Thank you for caring!