Hi, I have adopted a kitten (Mila) over a month ago. Mila was a stray kitten diagnosed with Rhinotracheitis, the vet told me to treat her badly infected eyes with Tetracycline (an antibiotic ointment to treat secondary bacteria), however, it has been 5 weeks and there is little improvement. her eyes are still covered with a white layer,moreover, her third eyelids are protruding. Should her eyes be treated with antiviral ointment or else? I think she has keratitis. Thank you

Updated On May 29th, 2020

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Van | Female | unspayed

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Thank you for contacting PetCoach with your question about Mila. Oh my, her eyes look really bad. If the Tetracycline isn't working, yes she needs a different medication but I can't say what without seeing her in person. I would say her eyes are a medical emergency and she needs to see a vet immediately. Please take her into one now. Best of luck.

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