We called the vet and they said to use a warm wash cloth and wipe there eyes everyday but this does not seem to help.Could somebody please tell me how to cure this the fast way.The vet said eye ointment is bad for there eyes.
2006-06-15 10:45:46 · 22 answers · asked by redneck_gurl_21 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Call another vet. There are safe eye oinments for kittens. Also, there are eye washes that can be used safely on kittens. Be sure that you use a clean wash cloth on each kitten or you are spreading the infection back and forth. Instead of the cloth, we use the soft 4 x 4 cotton gause pads. You can buy them in bulk from Wal-Mart very cheaply.
2006-06-15 10:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by hhnews 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may have the wrong vet because I've had the same thing happen to both my 1 yr old cats and now my 2 mo. old kittens and I've taken them to separate vets and they gave me Terramyacin for their eyes. Open their eyes and squeeze some of the ointment into it. Treat for a few days and watch the difference. The infection is bad for the eyes, not the ointment that treats it.
2006-06-15 10:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Tony's girl ♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the mama cat look healthy? If you have indoor-outdoor cats, then she could have got an infection and brought it in to the kittens. If you don't treat all of them, it will take longer to clear up. Cats that are outdoors are much more prone to colds and eye infections, because they come in contact with other sick cats. How old are the kittens? Maybe the vet was worried that the mama cat would lick their faces and ingest the ointment, so he/she was reluctant to prescribe it. I would try the sugar-water trick...I never heard of it, but it can't do any harm! Also, maybe try some green tea or echinacea tea, both of which are supposed to have healing properties and might also be worth a try. Good luck to you and the kitties!
P.S. Please get the mama cat spayed so she doesn't have any more kittens! :o)
2006-06-15 10:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eye ointment is not bad for their eyes, using a warm wash cloth will not help. In fact when you do that you are only spreading the infection around. So you should probably speak with another vet, just don't use warm wash cloths any more.
2006-06-15 10:51:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sherry D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion from another vet clinic. The kittens could have the very common infection due to herpesvirus type 1, and if left untreated, can become worse. It is the virus that causes rhinotracheitis. Ointment may be the best bet.
2006-06-15 10:51:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kittens have the same problem. I use warm salt water. They may not like it but it works. If you do that for a cupple days and it don't work you can get some eye drops for like 6 dollors at the vet. Good luck honey. ( oh use just alittle salt.)
2006-06-15 11:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Only M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK a different vet. There are ointments out there that are safe for a kittens eyes. Good luck and God Bless!
((((((Hugs))))))) to all the little kittens :)
2006-06-15 10:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by jenepher402 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human eye saline, it's just a chemist mix of light salt water, we use it to wash our lenses and stuff. Unless you haven't been doing mother cats aswell, she will need the ointment and the babies the wash cloth.
2006-06-15 10:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kind where their eyes just sort of stay shut? You just have to be patient with the water- gently massage the eyelids until they are about half-way open then carefully wipe the gunk off. Good luck!
2006-06-15 12:38:48 · answer #9 · answered by cheeso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teramicin, or panalog...try that but read the age label on it. Also, keep thier eyes clean with a moist warm cloth. You can find Teramicin and Panalog at a local feed store.
Good Luck!!
2006-06-15 11:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by runemfast4me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋