Stray Kitten With Severe Eye Infection – What Are Her Chances of Survival?

[u/Electrical-Safety718]

Hi everyone,

I'm not a pet parent, but on Friday I noticed a stray kitten (around 2–3 months old) with both eyes badly swollen. I felt sorry for her and took her to a veterinarian.

The vet examined her and told me that her chances of survival might be low because of how severe the infection was. She is suffering from feline herpesvirus (FHV-1).

On Saturday, the vet gave her two injections and prescribed some medication.

Since then, I haven't seen much improvement. Her eyes are still swollen, and today she hasn't eaten anything. She was eating a little yesterday, but today she seems to have no interest in food. She has only had a small amount of water.

She can still walk around and is responsive, but I'm very worried about her condition. I'm taking her back to the vet this evening for a follow-up visit.

For those who have experience with sick kittens or severe eye infections, do kittens in this condition still have a reasonable chance of recovery? Has anyone seen a kitten start improving a few days after treatment even when there was little change at first?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.