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OneEyedTeddiesMommy posted:
I know it's been awhile since the original post, but I just adopted a one eyed feral 9 week old kitten who lost her left eye to severe infection. She is a month post-op an close to 3 weeks after the removal of stitches. She is having a lot of drainage from the tear duct area and I'm looking for answers. She is set to have her second series of vaccinations on 8/11/2012, but I'm starting to think I should take her in sooner for the "leakage". If it gets close to being dry and you touch it, it's kind of brown. But if it's fresh leakage, it pretty clear. I just don't know what to do. She is happy, feisty, fun loving, playful, loving and and instigating little "cat fights" with the MUCH bigger 2 cats in the house and she whoops their butts. DaoDao, you are a blessing to our furry friends. And so is everyone who supports him. The first person to respond is just a stupid idiot no brained dingbat. Cats really aren't meant to be indoors 100% of the time, even though they can be trained to be indoor cats. But they will always have an innate desire to roam. Find me on Facebook at Sharla Everitt Enlow or "Teddie, the one eyed kitten to see how she is doing!
3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:I love this thread!!!!I know it's been awhile since the original post, but I just adopted a one eyed feral 9 week old kitten who lost her left eye to severe infection. She is a month post-op an close to 3 weeks after the removal of stitches. She is having a lot of drainage from the tear duct area and I'm looking for answers. She is set to have her second series of vaccinations on 8/11/2012, but I'm starting to think I should take her in sooner for the "leakage". If it gets close to being dry and you touch it, it's kind of brown. But if it's fresh leakage, it pretty clear. I just don't know what to do. She is happy, feisty, fun loving, playful, loving and and instigating little "cat fights" with the MUCH bigger 2 cats in the house and she whoops their butts. DaoDao, you are a blessing to our furry friends. And so is everyone who supports him. The first person to respond is just a stupid idiot no brained dingbat. Cats really aren't meant to be indoors 100% of the time, even though they can be trained to be indoor cats. But they will always have an innate desire to roam. Find me on Facebook at Sharla Everitt Enlow or "Teddie, the one eyed kitten to see how she is doing!
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Rohvannyn responded:
Glad she is doing better. If she is frisky and acting healthy I wouldn't be too terribly worried, but it's probably a good idea to get things looked at if you are able to.
Report This| Share this:I love this thread!!!!Glad she is doing better. If she is frisky and acting healthy I wouldn't be too terribly worried, but it's probably a good idea to get things looked at if you are able to.
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OneEyedTeddiesMommy replied to Rohvannyn's response:
Thanks Rohvannyn.

I scabs up a bit when it dries, but she cleans her face and knocks it off. I'm thinking I will schedule her appointment and ask the Vet to just make sure all is ok. I've read up on this and most sites say that after a few weeks it should not "leak", so I'm thinking there might be a bit of foreign matter in there that needs to be drained before it becomes infected.
Report This| Share this:I love this thread!!!!Thanks Rohvannyn.<br /><br />I scabs up a bit when it dries, but she cleans her face and knocks it off. I'm thinking I will schedule her appointment and ask the Vet to just make sure all is ok. I've read up on this and most sites say that after a few weeks it should not "leak", so I'm thinking there might be a bit of foreign matter in there that needs to be drained before it becomes infected.
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Drew Weigner, DVM, ABVP responded:
A clear or reddish brown discharge can be normal in cats. Sometimes this is the result of a viral infection and/or a blocked tear duct. If the color changes to yellow or green, or if she squints a lot or paws at her eyes, she should be seen right away. Otherwise, ask your veterinarian to look at it when she's in for her next vaccinations.

Drew Weigner, DVM, ABVP
The Cat Doctor
Board Certified in Feline Practice
Report This| Share this:I love this thread!!!!A clear or reddish brown discharge can be normal in cats. Sometimes this is the result of a viral infection and/or a blocked tear duct. If the color changes to yellow or green, or if she squints a lot or paws at her eyes, she should be seen right away. Otherwise, ask your veterinarian to look at it when she's in for her next vaccinations.<br /> <br />Drew Weigner, DVM, ABVP<br />The Cat Doctor<br />Board Certified in Feline Practice
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