How To Care For Baby Kittens Eyes. Vets recommend not touching kittens unless you have to while their eyes are still closed. DO NOT TOUCH THE DROPPER TO THE EYE OR YOU WILL CONTAMINATE THE BOTTLE.
When the kittens are 3-4 weeks old provide formula in a shallow dish as well as some kitten food that has been softened with water. After that you can usually stretch it out to every four hours. Be sure it is only gook of some sort that is matted around the eye or in the corners and not foreign objects.
My vet explained to me Id have to feed them milk replacement a formula called KMR by Pet-Ag.
Kittens may develop eye problems early in life often characterized by swelling or discharge. Discharge from the eyes that can be clear white yellow or green. If your cat has long hairs that could. Some kittens are cuddly and others are frightened by handling.