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New kitten: is this eye gunk normal?

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hellotesting123123 · 18/01/2021 16:09

I'm worried I've picked up an unhealthy kitten! Does this eye gunk look normal, or like some sort of infection? I'm reading about cat respiratory infections and slightly panicking.

Didn't realise until I got home that her mother having slightly greasy hair is a bad sign... now worried she has something!

She also has a couple of little brown bits on her inner ear... and she's itching occasionally. Not lots, but not sure what's normal?

New kitten: is this eye gunk normal?
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Heybeendyingtomeetyou · 18/01/2021 17:20

Ear mites?
Feline ear mites on the insides of the ears will look dirty, usually with a dark brown or reddish-brown debris

My kitten didn’t have gunky eyes, are the kittens vaccinations due? The vet will give them the once over at that appointment but, if it’s not for a few weeks, it would be best to book an appointment.

hellotesting123123 · 18/01/2021 17:50

Thanks for your response.

Yeah, I'll be taking her to the vet for vaccinations soon and for a general checkup.

She's been de-flead and wormed etc apparently, but just wondering if I should rush an appointment and if anyone else felt the eyes were a cause for concern.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/01/2021 20:58

Until you get to see the vet, I'd suggest *regular) wiping the eyes with a saline solution on cotton wool to keep them clean.
Does sound like ear mites so definitely go to the vet.

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