Comments on: How to Clean Matted Kitten Eyes

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:50:00 +0000

Can you do this teabag trick on kittens whose eyes are crusty and swollen badly?

By: Arian

Arian — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:41:26 +0000

Will Earl Grey tea work? I’m out in the country and thats all I have for tea.

By: heather

heather — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:58:08 +0000

For fleas on kittens…. I used warm water and dish soap. Leave the dish soap on for about 5 minutes. Rinse the kitten and pick off the dead fleas. It worked for me!!

By: susan

susan — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:39:18 +0000

I am definitely going to try the tea bag idea…I was using contact solution…just the storage solution for the lenses…someone gave me this suggestion, and it too works well, and is alot cheaper then pet store alternatives…I would flush their eyes twice a day with the contact solution…

By: KaliKitten

KaliKitten — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:57:59 +0000

The tea bag trick worked on my kitten in just one use. I was amazed. Thanks again!!

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:47:35 +0000

One-forth teaspoon of boric acid found in drug stores and 32 oz of water. Boil the water and add boric acid making sure it mixes well. Let it cool, then clean their eyes with the mixture 3 to 4 times a day using a cotton ball. If you have a dropper this is better – a few drops, than wipe the eye or eyes never using same cotton ball.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:16:17 +0000

Can I use Epsom salts instead of table or sea salt?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:22:32 +0000

First, it’s called a cold, this happens when a cat gets sick, and the eyes crust up and they can’t open them – but it may not get this bad.

What I find works 99% of the time is:
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING

*KETTLE WATER
*Cup or bowl
*Black tea
*Pinch of salt
*Some tissues or toilet paper

Boil the kettle and let it cool until its warm. Always use kettle water so it kills any bugs from in the water. Put the water in the bowl or cup, add the tea bag and the pinch of salt. Stir well.

Get the tissue and put half of the tissue in (it does not need to be dripping wet). Put 1 drop over the kittens eye (shut 1 or both) and let sit for a little so it softens. Then wipe as much as you can.

repeat daily until symptoms are gone

By: Norma

Norma — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:28:46 +0000

Have the tea bags helped?

By: Randy

Randy — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:10:58 +0000

Thanks everyone for the Tea Tip! I just saved a little kitten from my pap’s farm and she had a cold in her eyes. I have been wiping them clean with a wet warm cloth but it just isn’t clearing up 100%, so I’m going to try the Tea and see if that does the final trick! Thanks a million!

By: Alexa

Alexa — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:14:42 +0000

Brenda just use HOT water and salt in a small bowl and do that at the same time every day at the same time for a week or two.

By: A Reed

A Reed — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:48:07 +0000

I have kittens that are three weeks old. I notice my white kitten had puffy eyes. They were very crusty as well. I used baby oil to make the crust soft. All of a sudden globs of pus started draining out. A week later my second cat has the same problem. Now I keep there eyes soothed with baby oil and I also use warm water at times, because I don’t want their eyes to get infected or worse. I begin to put antibiotic drops in their eye as well. It would be wise to clean their eyes before they go to sleep.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:06:38 +0000

I used a very damp tissue and I let some water drip 1st so that the crust will soften and it will be easier to wipe, then I just wipe them and help them open their eyes with my hands (thumbs). You have to repeat this process every time they sleep because they usually don’t open when they take a long nap. If you don’t clean them, they will get more infected and they could lose they vision. Please clean them asap.

By: Chen

Chen — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:57:58 +0000

Brenda, I have the same problem with some of my kittens also. I have used warm water and a little bit of opticlear – it is sold in pet stores. I just want to know if I can do any more and if it will clear up.

By: Scorpio11

Scorpio11 — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:34:46 +0000

For fleas on kittens:

You can only give mommy Frontline Plus. Make sure this is where she can’t lick the back of her neck and ingest.

Any kitten under 8 weeks is not recommended to wash if not absolutely necessary. If you have flea problems, buy Adams flea spray. Make sure you get the kind for cats. This is about 12 bucks. Remove and wash bedding. Then, under new bedding, spray the Adams flea spray. DO NOT spray directly on the surface of the bedding the kittens and mommy will be on. I sprayed a towel with it, then placed an un-sprayed towel over it. Then take one kitten at a time, (usually best to do this where mommy cat can see) and VERY lightly spray a hand towel. Wrap the kitten in the hand towel, but make sure the entire head is out of the towel. If they get it on their face, they can lick or inhale it, or pass to the teat thwarting the kittens from nursing. Hold each kitten in for about 2 minutes. Discard or wash the towel when done. This should only need to be done once, twice at most. Chamomile or green tea should work on the kitten eyes, wipe VERY gently, a few times a day, more important to dampen the crust so it wipes away easily. Use a different part of the tissue for each wipe or eye. The fresher the tea is and the more natural, like crushed tea leaves, the better it will work. Make sure it’s not too cold, or too hot. Hope this helps! If the eye goo or crust ever has a green or yellow look, get to vet ASAP. It is normal for a kitten to get a little crust when opening eyes, and does need to be tended to, but pussy, runny, yellow, or green is not good and is a sign of an infection. Good luck everyone!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:49:04 +0000

We just got a little boy kitten last night & his eyes are matted w/ green leakage. I was reading all the responses & I’m going to try the “tea” thing tonight. Send luck this way! I really hope it works, I feel awful for him. I cleaned his eyes last night & this morning but hopefully the tea works (minus sugar). Thanks for the advice b/c we have no $$ for a vet.

By: Mandi

Mandi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:10:21 +0000

What kind of tea do you use??

By: Deidra

Deidra — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:28:25 +0000

My kittens had matted eyes both eyes. I used the tea theory I learned here and I want to say thank you. It cleared their eyes. Just for FYi, if you treat them once a month it’s also a preventative.

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:49 +0000

I’ve always heard that you can use a soft cloth with peroxide to wipe the tear stains & with repeated use & time they will fade away .Be sure not to get it in their eyes. Also, one of my clients said she only gives her Maltese & Persians bottled water. She said that something in city water causes the stains. Her animals had no tear stains AT ALL!!! If that don’t work, they have a product on the market called crystal eyes, you can get it at most pet stores (I manage Petco & we carry it). It’s not very expensive. Maybe 4 or 5 bucks. Good Luck!!!!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:55:58 +0000

After a little Google searching, I’ve found reference to both Green & White tea as having both antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties. If you don’t have either type of tea, try getting a tea bag from a neighbor or friend. Both types of teas are wildly popular these days, someone is sure to have some on hand.