The normal thing is that the newborn kitten begins to open its eyes after ten days (more or less: some take a little longer and others are earlier), but when fifteen days or more pass it is important that we worry and do our best for helping you.
So if you have found a furry or your cat has had a baby that has not yet seen the world and you are wondering why doesn't my kitty open her eyes, below I will tell you what are the possible causes and how it is treated.
Why won't my kitty open her eyes?
There are several possible causes that make the little one not open or cannot open his eyes:
- It's very young: we have advanced it above. A healthy kitten will begin to open them around ten days, but it will not be until three weeks that they will be able to open them completely.
- Have an eye infectionIf you are otherwise fine but you are already at an age when you should show your eyes and you cannot, then it is because you have an eye infection. And this can be caused by:
- Viruses: these are infections caused by feline herpes. The symptoms are: conjunctivitis, inflammation and redness of the eye. The vet will treat him with antivirals.
- Bacteria: it is usually caused by chlamydia (you have more information here). It is treated with antibiotics.
- Fungi - Usually caused by cryptococcosis, which is present in the air. The kitten is infected by being in contact with outside cats and / or by not being vaccinated. it is treated with antifungals.
How to help you?
Apart from taking him to the vet and treating him with the medications he has given us, at home we will have to do other things, such as go cleaning them with chamomile to relieve itching, pain and discomfort you may have, and above all wash your hands well with soap and water before and after handling.
Of course, you have to give him a lot of love and a lot of company so that all that love transforms it into forces that will help you want to wake up after each nap.
Do you need more info? Here you have a care guide for orphaned newborn kittens.