It is common and natural, to a certain point, for kittens to accumulate small amounts of mucus in the corners of their eyes, especially after they have awaken. However, one must be aware of the consistency of the eye discharge and the continuation of its appearance, since this could be alerting you to an infection or illness. To monitor your kitten's health adequately, it is important for you to clear the eye discharge routinely.
Things You'll Need
- Cotton swabs
- Warm water
Instructions
Hold your kitten in a comfortable position where he can stay put.
Dampen a clean cotton swab with warm water.
Swab the corner of the eye gently. Use more clean cotton swabs as necessary. Be careful not to touch the eye's surface with the swab.
Monitor the kitten during the day to see if more mucus has accumulated. If it has, observe its consistency and make a note of it. When the consistency is thick and yellowish or green, it might be due to an infection. Watery and runny consistency might be due to a respiratory illness.
Consult your veterinarian if the eye discharge continues to accumulate.