How to
Get a Nice Body
Coming soon
Search
-
QuestionHow do you treat an eye infection?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianKeep the eye clean by bathing it with cotton wool (a cotton ball) soaked in cooled, boiled water. If the cause is bacterial, then the vet can supply appropriate antibiotic drops. -
QuestionHow do you treat conjunctivitis in cats?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianConjunctivitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. While a bacterial infection will respond to antibiotic drops, a viral infection won't. -
QuestionHow can I clean my cat's eyes?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianCooled boiled water is just fine for cleaning a cat's eyes. Just be sure to use a clean piece of cotton wool (cotton ball) for each eye. -
QuestionCan you use human eye drops on a cat?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThis depends on what the drops contain and what the problem is with the eye. For example, some drops contain replacement tears, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatories. Applying an inappropriate product to the cat's eye could make a condition worse rather than better.
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
