Can I use triple antibiotic ointment in my cats eyes?

Can I use triple antibiotic ointment in my cats eyes?

Triple Antibiotic Eye Ointment gives your dog or cat fast effective relief from bacterial eye infections that cause swelling and pain. Cats and dogs can easily catch bacteria that cause painful, swelling infections in the cornea, the clear part of the eye, or the conjunctiva, the pink parts around the eyelids.

What kind of eye infection does my cat have?

Pet rubs the eyes against objects or furniture If your cat is suffering from feline calicivirus or feline herpesvirus he will most likely suffer from secondary bacterial infections, eye infections and rhinitis. This type of eye infection is most commonly known as cat pink eye or conjunctivitis.

Can a cat have an upper respiratory tract infection?

The pet will suffer from most symptoms of an eye infection along with the symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection. Although the vet will treat your cat’s eye infection with medication, your pet may remain a carrier of the virus for life and infect other pets in the future.

Do you need to isolate a kitten with an eye infection?

Nope! Even if your kitten has an eye infection, it is not necessary to isolate them. Clean their eyes consistently with damp, clean cotton balls, and keep your cat’s eyes free of any other irritants (like long hair or air fresheners). Click on another answer to find the right one… No, you don’t need to do anything about it. Definately not!

How long does it take for a cat eye infection to clear up?

For each of the home remedies above, it will typically take three or four days to clear; if it doesn’t you can switch to a stronger home remedy and administer that treatment for three to four days.

What causes a cat to get an eye infection?

In younger cats, both bacteria and viruses can cause eye infections. Chlamydia and Mycoplasma are the two commonly diagnosed bacteria. Feline herpesvirus type 1 is often the viral culprit, but other viruses such as calicivirus can also play a role in eye infections.

Nope! Even if your kitten has an eye infection, it is not necessary to isolate them. Clean their eyes consistently with damp, clean cotton balls, and keep your cat’s eyes free of any other irritants (like long hair or air fresheners). Click on another answer to find the right one… No, you don’t need to do anything about it. Definately not!

For each of the home remedies above, it will typically take three or four days to clear; if it doesn’t you can switch to a stronger home remedy and administer that treatment for three to four days.

Why does my cat have a third eyelid?

The third eyelid may be protruding and covering part of the irritated eye. Your cat may have other clinical signs common with upper respiratory infections, such as sneezing or nasal discharge. These symptoms may affect one or both eyes.