The vet has prescribed an eye ointment to be applied once a day.
The problem is, as soon as I put the ointment on, she goes off into a corner to rub her eyes and lick it off!
Do you think I should try to stop her or is it not a big deal? Does the ointment still work anyway?
Thanks
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Hi everyone, my vet prescribed some Fradexam eye ointment for my cat’s conjunctivitis, but he’s really putting up a fight and won't let me near him. I ended up getting some on his fur by mistake and now he’s licking the ointment off. Is it dangerous if he licks it? Thanks for any help!
I’m not being aggressive, but when it’s implied that someone is lying, it’s only natural that they wouldn’t exactly take it with a smile. Regardless, thank you for taking the time to reply. Have a good evening.
I find you’re being quite aggressive; we’re only trying to help. Vets actually often prescribe human meds. Regarding the tear staining under your cat’s eyes, the only thing that’ll stop it is if the weeping stops. It’s just unsightly and doesn't cause any harm.
Good evening.
Right, to answer @Lyzzza, as I said earlier, THE VET PRESCRIBED IT!!! Honestly, people need to stop questioning everything others say, it's unbelievable! And yes, he did prescribe a human ointment! I live in Algeria and unfortunately, cat-specific meds aren't very common or available here, so the vets usually treat animals with human medication! He's a professional, he knows what he's doing too!!
Regarding the yellowing, yes, it’s been like that for a fair while! He was a stray and I rescued him about a month or so ago. I’d taken him to a vet who diagnosed respiratory problems; he gave him some antibiotic injections and just told me to clean his eyes regularly with saline solution.
Last week I switched vets because I hadn't seen any improvement. This one diagnosed a bit of a cold and prescribed antibiotics and an eye ointment. I've had him for a month now, so his eyes have been runny for at least a month, plus however long he was out on the streets. That explains the yellowing.
Kiri is about 3 months old. Regarding his vaccinations, the vet has given me an appointment for Saturday! He told me he has to recover from his cold before he can have his jabs.
You aren't trying to treat him on your own without knowing what’s actually wrong, are you?
"You should never administer eye drops yourself without consulting your vet first. Depending on the eye condition your pet is suffering from, using the wrong drops can aggravate the eye and lead to very serious damage!
If your cat has runny eyes, it is necessary to book an appointment with your vet. They will perform a full ophthalmic examination of your pet."
There are plenty of eye creams for cats; a vet wouldn't have given you a cream meant for humans.
Site worth visiting: https://www.vetovermentonchablis.com/chat-yeux-coulent/
If the fur under the eyes is staining yellow, that’s not normal either—it means his eyes have been weeping for far too long.
How old is this kitten?
Make sure you get him vaccinated, at the very least against cat flu and enteritis.
Hi there, I meant she’s licking the area around her eyes. What’s worrying me is that the ointment isn’t actually for cats—it’s for humans—which is why I’m thinking it must be really toxic for her to swallow even a tiny bit. And while I’m at it, does anyone know a miracle tip for whitening the fur under her eyes? She’s got white fur and it’s gone really yellow because of the tear stains (water and saline aren’t doing anything).
It’s a bit tricky to lick your own eyes... I’d say she’s likely rubbing her paw over the corner of her eye and then licking it afterwards. The main thing is to get the ointment right inside. Generally, these products are thoroughly tested before they hit the market, but you want to make sure the stuff actually ends up in her eye and not in her mouth.
