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Hi, can anyone offer some advice please. My daughter is hoping to get a kitten from a friend whose cat has just had a litter. They are about 4 weeks old and we went to see them a couple of days ago. The kitten she has set her heart on seems to have some sort of discharge around his eyes (I’ve attached a pic). Does anyone know what this might be or if serious. None of the other kittens seemed to have it.

Many thanks

You’re right to be cautious, it may be the beginning of cat flu, or an eye infection. Advise your friend that this kitty needs to see a vet, then see what the vet says.

I have to agree that a vet visit is the best option, but I would also suggest extending it to all the kittens, if one has an infection the others are likely to pick it up. It might be something that a few drops can clear up and prevent the others getting, and giving the kittens a health check as well will be well worth while.

As it's a friend who has the kittens, I'd definitely ask for a vet check for this little one - and for the others too. Kittens can pick up viruses from their mothers and some eye problems are very contagious. I hope it's something easily treatable and you can take your little one home when she's ready. x