Can you use polysporin eye drops on cats?

Can you use polysporin eye drops on cats?

To be safe, it is best to avoid using any polysporin or related ointments, drops or sprays in cats. Similarly, avoid polysporin use in rabbits and ferrets because they can develop serious body organ disturbances if the product is licked off their fur and ingested.

Can you use dry eye drops on cats?

“Do not use any over-the-counter eye drops for your cat, unless it’s artificial tears,” Jones says. “Anything medicated can have a negative effect.” Holt adds that eye drops for dogs should also be avoided. “Some pet owners think that dogs’ eyes are similar to cats’ eyes, but that is really not the case.

How do you clear a cat’s tear duct?

Under general anesthesia, your vet may use plain water or saline to flush your cat’s blocked tear duct. If there’s an infection, antibiotic eye ointment or drops may be needed.

Can I give my cat Visine?

As with antihistamines, always check the ingredient lists of cough remedies; many include ingredients that are not safe for pets. Tetrahydrozoline, the active ingredient of Visine, is in the same drug class as oxymetazoline and causes similar symptoms in pets.

What does a clogged tear duct look like in a cat?

The signs of nasolacrimal duct obstruction are largely cosmetic in nature. Most affected cats have excessive watering of the eyes, or reddish-colored tear staining of the face. “Cats may also develop a skin infection below the eyes, resulting in redness, itching, swelling, and/or hair loss.”

Can you put Neosporin on a cat’s eye?

Many over the counter first aid treatments or medications could cause your cat to experience serious, or even life-threatening side effects. Today our Charlotte vet explains why you should never use Neosporin to treat your cat’s eye infection.

Can I put saline solution in my cat’s eye?

For eyes that are swollen, gently separate the eyelids and pour saline solution (the same solution you use on your own eyes) between the lids. It is important you do not squirt the saline solution to rinse out foreign material from the eye.

Should I clean my cat’s eye boogers?

A cat’s eyes should be cleaned daily if the crusty secretions form; if you do not notice anything in particular, it is sufficient to cleanse them twice a week, in order to keep them healthy. If the crusty secretions are accompanied by swelling, severe tearing and redness of the eye, it could be conjunctivitis.