Firstly, bathing young kittens is quite dangerous, they get cold very quick so just bear that in mind in future.

Regarding the medication, if Niki has flu antibiotics won't help, they will only treat bacterial infections. I'd err on the side of caution and take her to the vets regardless, I'm not a fan of sharing medication because I'm not medically qualified whereas a vet is.

 

I attached 2 pictures and what can you tell from looking just at the pictures?

Thanks

 

I can tell that you need to get that cat to a vet as the eye is infected and painful

 

Bathing isn't a problem so long as you dry them off afterwards and keep them in a warm room depending on weather. Perhaps you need a larger litter tray, different litter or his diet may need adjusting to help him stay clean in the tray.

He does need to see a vet.

 

If you do need to bath them, then you do need to ensure they're dried properly / kept warm until fully dried

Regardless of that, he does need to see the vet to get something for that eye .........

 

Please take both of your kittens to see a vet now. They both need veterinary treatment and to prolong taking both of them to the vet is cruel and could be very detrimental to their health and wellbeing. I'm sorry if that's not what you want to hear, but it is the reality. No one can diagnose or treat your kittens for you over the internet, they need a vet for that.

 

Definitely take to vet. Yes it could be costly, but that comes with pet ownership I'm afraid. Do you have insurance?

Kittens can go down hill very quickly so I wouldn't take any chances. Cat flu is a potential killer, and any problem with the eyes needs a proper diagnosis as incorrect or inadequate treatment could cause the loss of the eye, as well as being extremely painful for the cat.

 

Shaun, I agree with the others, your kitten with the poorly eye needs to see the vet urgently, as he may have conjunctivitis. Eye problems should never be left, particularly in a young kitten as could result in permanent damage to his sight.

With regards to the litter tray, some kittens are a bit clumsy with their burying, and step in their poo. They do grow out of it as they become better co-ordinated in their movements.

If he is getting himself soiled with faeces every day it is not practical to bathe him every day, so to clean him buy some scent free baby wipes from the supermarket, which you can use in an emergency. Also buy a waterless kitten shampoo, which won't need rinsing, such as this one :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fresh-Cat-W...ref=sr_1_8?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1452600877&sr=1-8&keywords=kitten+shampoo

To apply the shampoo use an old towel, soak it in the shampoo and then wipe kitty with it. When he is clean dry him off with a clean towel. Keep him in a warm room until his fur is dry.

I agree with the person above ^^ who suggested large litter trays, and as you have two kittens you need at least 2 trays, but 3 trays are better. Provide a litter that's easy for kitties to dig a hole in, and is similar to sand in texture, so your kitten can balance easily on the surface when he is burying. Cats Best Oko Plus is one of the best for this, and for absorbing smells. Put a layer of litter in the tray at least 3 inches deep.

 

Hi Shaun. Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm really glad you are asking for advice on this forum but I do have concerns about your kittens - this thread and your other one about injuries aren't great are they? Take on board all the advice on here and ensure they are taken to the vet when something like a serious injury to an eye or limb happens. If you are having a party put the kittens in a safe room away from visitors. Please let us know they are both OK now?

 

discharge is now gone on Niki's eye thank god, no idea how or why but this morning i was meant to bring him to the vet but he hasn't got any sort of eye dirt anymore.

Then the vet says he will only need to come when he needs vaccination.

 

Good news for Niki, thanks for keeping us updated. Did you take your other kitten with the lame leg to the vet?

 

Yes Nico went to the vet and gave some pain killer. He leg is getting abut better but not fully recovered yet. But I don't see Nico having a problem as he still run around like normal and the injured leg doesn't seem to bother him a lot. I doubt it's a fracture then?

 

I have no experience in this but I'm really pleased to hear Nico went to the vet and seems to be ok. I assume the vet didn't think it's a fracture as they didn't x-ray Nico?