Hi Guys,

I hope you can help me,

My cat has 4 kittens and they are 10 days old today, I have noticed that 2 of the kittens only have one eye open, is this normal?
Anyone know what I should do, Do I leave it a few more days or do you think it's best to go see the vet

Thanks

Leave it a while - some open later than others. BUT if you see any weeping under the eyes or crustiness, bathe gently with moist cotton wool soaked in saline, and think about consulting a vet if it doesn't improve or gets worse, particularly if there is any yellow matter.

hope they do fine - most do!

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Thanks for your advice,
Being a first time mum is hard

All sounds fine to me, enjoy your babies. Dont worry if they dont start eating solids at a set time just give mummy loads to eat to make into milk.

congratulations on your kittens

mine were the same! 3 opened but one only had 1 open, thats been sore, and not my others have got a sore one, so im seeing vet tomorrow, i have been wiping them though with the boiled water and that has helped.

Will let you know what vet says.

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Thank you to all of those who have helped me through Ambers pregnancy, birth and right through with her kittens.

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Quite likely a tube of Fulcithalmic ointment which is antibiotic and used a lot for eye problems, and continued bathing

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thanks for all your help,

I am bathing the eyes with saline solution although they do not look sore or crusty, I am just being cautious.

If the eyes are not open within the next day or two I think I will take them to the vet just to be safe.

I cannot let anything happen to my babies

What is the saline solution? I know ive been worried about mine as well, but the bathing has definately helped.

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Thank you to all of those who have helped me through Ambers pregnancy, birth and right through with her kittens.

www.watsonfamilycats.webs.com

You can easily make your own saline solution: 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 pint of boiled water. Allow to cool.

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