Hi all,

I'm having a new kitten tonight. Previously she has been fine, but today I noticed that her eyes looks strange. After some research I found that this is the kittens "third eyelid", and it could mean the kitten is ill if constantly showing. Apparently, this only shows when she is tired.

However, the kitten has diarrhea as well which is what is worrying me. It could be down to a recent food change the current owner gave her. Basically, I've decided to change her food to Go Cat kitten complete (which was recommended to me by a friend), and also to get some kitten milk, and some worming drops. Is this the right thing to do?

The kitten is supposedly 10 weeks old, but me and my father have a suspicion that the kitten may be younger than that, due to the size of her.

Hopefully this'll turn out to be nothing and she will be well!

if it were me then i would not get her

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Have you spoken to the person you're getting the kitten from about your worries?
Spearmint has a good point. There should be other healthy kittens you can bring home then you will be happier and more reassured and you wont have to fork out money at the vets.

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RockySapphire

Third eyelid showing is a sigh that a cat is not well id insist that she was checked over by your vet and if anyprobs you can return her and charges will be covered. I would if not tell them your wait for her when shes had a all clear .

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No reputable person would let a kitten be re-homed unless it was 110% fit so I would not accept it. If it has the runs and third eyelid across it is obviously ill and moving to a new home would only stress it out and make matters worse for the kitten.

There is always a temptation to "rescue" sick kittens but if you feel you want to do this you have to be prepared for expense and heartache.

I would either ask the owner to take it to the vet herself and then go back to see it when it is well, or find another kitten.

Doesnt sound good,she may have an infection,also i would do some research on food,go cat is not very good,meat content around 4% as opposed to around 60% in premium brands
The breeder should not let her go until she is well,either wait i out or go elsewhere

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Well, just not getting her is not an option. On the advice of a vet (a friend of a friend who I never even knew was a vet), I have wormed her, changed her food, and I've given her 50ml of kitten milk and left down plenty of fresh water.

I'll see how it gies from here. Thanks for your input guys.

totally your choice to get her its just i personally wouldn't risk taking a kitten who appears to be ill

if her poo is runny then i would stop the milk and all food and feed plain cooked chicken until her poo starts to harden

what food have you changed her to?
what did you worm her with?

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I've changed her food to Go-Cat Kitten Complete. It seems to be working a bit. It's more solid, but she still has the odd runny one. I'll try feeding her plan cooked chicken like you said and see how she goes from there.

It's strange because she seems totally happy. Playing all the time, purring all the time.

Think I would introduce a premium dry food to her diet in a week or two like Royal Canin Kitten or Hills Kitten.

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Kaz

For kittens, joy is for the asking and smiles are for the giving