Ophthalmia Neonatorium
 
One of the infections that can affect a newborn kitten is infection of the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and the eyeball, or of the cornea, the transparent front surface coating of the eyeball. The infection will typically take place after the top and bottom eyelids separate and open, at about 10 to 14 days of age.
 
Often the source of the infection is from infectious vaginal discharge that is transmitted at birth, but an unhygienic environment can also cause infection in newborns. Staphylococcus spp. bacter ...read more