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    emjaydee14 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 25, 2009, 08:53 PM
    Young Kitten Eye Infections
    I usually am able to clean out baby kittens' eye infections with a little bit of peroxide, but this time its different.
    My cat has 6 three week old kittens. All but two have one or both of their eyes sealed shut because of what seems to be a common (puss) infection. Peroxide has not worked on them this time.
    Aside from spending $100+ on emergency care, is there a home remedy for young kitten's eye infections.
    Thank you in advance.
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    Oct 25, 2009, 09:03 PM

    How many litters has your cat had?

    One of the problems with breeding a pet is the cost of Vet care - I question the use of peroxide in the eyes of 3 week old kittens.

    They need to see a Vet.
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    Oct 26, 2009, 01:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    How many litters has your cat had?

    One of the problems with breeding a pet is the cost of Vet care - I question the use of peroxide in the eyes of 3 week old kittens.

    They need to see a Vet.
    People complain about the cost of spaying their cat/dog then don't seem to realise a vet visit with a bunch of kittens can cost a lot more.

    Stop using the peroxide and go to the vet to get some proper eye drops for them.
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    Oct 26, 2009, 01:41 AM

    Peroxide can actually eat away good bacteria so unless you are sure what the infection is ,peroxide may very well be counter productive.
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    Oct 26, 2009, 01:56 AM

    The mother may be sick and passed on something to the kits through birth.
    How do you take care of your animals?
    Do they ever see a vet?
    If not you really need to think about how you are hurting the Mom and the kittens.
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